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 Investing FundFlexible 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

REDF benefits immensely from the diverse perspectives and deep expertise of our board. They challenge our thinking and fuel our ambitions to build an economy that works. For everyone.

Harris Barton

REDF Board Member

Founder & Managing Director, H. Barton Asset Management

Bonnie Boswell

REDF Board Member

Creator & Producer, Bonnie Boswell Reports

Stuart Davidson

REDF Board Vice Chair/RIIF Board Secretary

Founder & Chairman, Sonen Capital & Labrador Ventures

Phillip Estes

RIIF Board Chair/REDF Board Treasurer

Managing Member, Horizon Holdings

Elizabeth Y.A. Ferguson

REDF Board Member

Managing Director, Drexel Oceania LLC

Chet P. Hewitt

REDF Board Member

President & CEO, Sierra Health Foundation

Carla Javits

REDF Senior Advisor/Board Member

Chief Mack Jenkins, Ret.

REDF Board Member

San Diego County Probations Office

Maria Kim

REDF President & CEO

Martin Lauber

REDF Board Member

Founder & Managing Partner; 19York, 19Y Advisors

Ryan Nolan

REDF Board Member

Partner & Co-Head of Technology, BDT & MSD Partners

Chris O’Donnell

REDF Board Member

Actor

Elena Quintana

REDF Board Member

Executive Director; Institute on Public Safety and Social Justice, Adler University

George R. Roberts

REDF Board Chair

Founding Partner, KKR

Jesse Rogers

REDF Board Member

Co-Founder, Altamont Capital Partners

Dan Rose

REDF Board Secretary

Chairman, Coatue Ventures

Adam Smith

REDF Board Member

Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment & ESPN

William M. Washington, III

REDF Board Member

Global Chief Financial Officer, Baker McKenzie

REDF Impact Investing Fund Board of Directors

Deepali Advani

Board Member

Managing Director, BNP Paribas

Stuart Davidson

REDF Board Vice Chair/RIIF Board Secretary

Founder & Chairman, Sonen Capital & Labrador Ventures

Phillip Estes

RIIF Board Chair/REDF Board Treasurer

Managing Member, Horizon Holdings

Terry Ing

RIIF Board Treasurer

Partner & Head of U.S. Research, King Street Capital Management

Carrie McKellogg

CEO, REDF Impact Investing Fund

Cedric D. Thurman

RIIF Audit Committee Chair