What Does REDF Do?
REDF (formerly The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund) is a San Francisco-based high-impact venture philanthropy organization dedicated to transforming lives through the creation of jobs and economic opportunity.
REDF provides funding and business assistance to a carefully selected portfolio of nonprofit enterprises that employ young people disconnected from school and work, and adults who are overcoming histories of homelessness, mental illness, addiction, incarceration, chronic poverty and joblessness. More »
New from REDF
Have you seen REDF’s Social Enterprise 101 Overview?
REDF’s presentation focuses on the basics of social enterprise, including defining the concept, learning how to start one, applying lessons REDF has learned and more.
Guest bloggers on Fuel for the Field
REDF’s Jason Trimiew and Cynthia Gair recently guest posted on Carla’s blog, Fuel for the Field. Jason’s post presented a picture of what nonprofit social enterprise looks like at scale, and Cynthia’s post explored finding the common ground for social enterprise and organized labor.
Buckelew Programs joins our Portfolio
REDF welcomes the newest addition to our 2010 portfolio, Buckelew Programs! Buckelew serves individuals with mental illness in Marin, Sonoma and Napa. REDF and Buckelew will work together on starting a new social enterprise, as well as growing their existing enterprises.
Social Enterprise in the News
Federal Government Awards $50-Million...
Chronicle of Philanthropy | July 22, 2010
The Social Innovation Fund, a White House effort to pump millions of private and public dollars into projects that are effectively tackling pressing social problems, awarded its first round of grants today, totaling nearly $50-million... More »
