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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

Tickets Now Available for REDF 2010 Benefit + Social Enterprise Expo!

Celebrate the launch of REDF’s California expansion to create jobs and pathways to employment for thousands more people with the greatest barriers to work. 6 to 10 pm, Thursday, September 30, 2010 at The Bently Reserve in San Francisco. Buy yours today!

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.

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

Let's hear those ideas

The Economist | Aug, 2010

In America and Britain governments hope that a partnership with “social entrepreneurs” can solve some of society’s most intractable problems... More »

Kelley extends global arm with new institute, education grant

Indiana Daily Student | Sep 2, 2010

The center recently gained a $1.55 million Title VI grant from the US Department “With our widely recognized programs in social enterprise and ... More »

Impact of Latest Fundraising Trends

Justmeans | Sep 2, 2010

... efforts - multi-channeling, of course - to ensure your non-profit or social enterprise can harness the crucial funds needed to actualize your mission. More »


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From Carla's Blog

Be the best of whatever you are
Many people who are concerned about workforce development tend to focus on advancement, education and training, rather than helping people to simply get any job. This is motivated...

All people need the chance to work
Why does REDF believe it’s so critical to create jobs for people with major barriers, when so many other people don’t have work? An answer...

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