Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
Investments
About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News

Leaders in technology, communications, public service, and beyond, our advisory council serves as a kitchen cabinet to our CEO.

Dan Bloom

Senior Vice President

MDRC

Lisa H. Neuberger Fernandez

Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer

SharpBrains Advisors

Adam Fless

Managing Director

AlixPartners

Anjarae Hamilton

Head of Apparel

Faire

Lyn Hikida

VP, Corporate Communications & Public Relations

MidPen Housing

Susan Lucas-Conwell

Acting Executive Director

DellaPenna Motorsports NextGen Foundation

Barbara E. Pierce

Founder

Women with Capital

Susan Portugal

Senior Vice President

Bank of America

Tess Escay Reynolds

Nonprofit and Philanthropic Consultant

Tess Reynolds Consulting

Vincent Robinson

Founder

The 360 Group

Robert Sainz

President and Executive Director

New Ways to Work

Ellen Sloan

Social Capital Advisor

Social Capital Advisor

Leela Stake

Global Impact Chair

FleishmanHillard

TaMiya Dickerson Stallworth

Partner

EY

Melinda T. Tuan

Principal and former Managing Director of REDF

Melinda Tuan Consulting

Rick Valerga

Strategist

Keysight Technologies

REDF Impact Investing Fund Advisory Council

Rachel Aoanan

Bay Area Rapid Transit Agency, Office of Civil Rights

Rudy Espinoza

Inclusive Action for the City

Melissa Garcia

Mercy Housing California

Joseph Kenner

Former President and CEO

Greyston

Sara Razavi

Working Solutions

Veronica Saldaña

Self-Help Credit Union