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REDF shares what we learn with others engaged in the fields of venture philanthropy, social enterprise, and related efforts.

To access or post resources by other organizations and individuals producing materials to advance these fields, please visit our From the Community section.

Publications

Publications

Out of Philanthropy's Funding Maze

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Published in 2008

Roadmap #1: Strategic Co-Funding
This is the first article in REDF’s “Out of Philanthropy's Funding Maze” series, which has developed out of our concern for the funding environment in which nonprofits carrying out critical social change work must operate. The series of three articles explores ways... More »

REDF’s Current Approach to SROI

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Published in 2008 | Download [PDF] 38 KB

This update summarizes what we’ve learned about SROI, and lays out the next steps that REDF will be taking to build on this earlier work... More »

Resources

Tools

Strategic Co-Funding : A Diagnostic Tool

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Published in 2008 | Download [XLS] 232 KB

This diagnostic tool accompanies "Out of Philanthropy's Funding Maze Roadmap #1: Strategic Co-Funding " and is designed to help an organization (or individual) determine whether Strategic Co-Funding is a good fit with its goals, mission, and processes... More »

Thrift Store Management Dashboard and Presentation

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Published in 2007

The Thrift Store Management Dashboard is used to generate a monthly dashboard to track performance of thrift stores... More »

Matchmaker - a REDF Tool

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Published in 2007 | Download [XLS] 436 KB

The Matchmaker tool can be used to facilitate the evaluation of organizations in the due diligence process... More »

Podcasts

  • A Supportive Housing Organization Launches a Business
  • Interview with CHP about starting their social enterprise

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Webinars

  • American Human Development Report (AHDR) Webinar
  • Hosted by REDF, featuring co-author Kristen Lewis

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Recent eNewsletter Stories

Five Minutes with Jed Emerson

REDF’s founding director on blended value, a new venture and advice for the Obama administration

Jed Emerson, partner at Uhuru Capital Management, led REDF over a ten year period, advancing venture philanthropy, social enterprise and social return on investment and... More »

Green jobs for all?

Despite the drumbeat of bad news about climbing unemployment and California’s budget meltdown, the Bay Area still is alive with rays of hope that emanate from the innovative spirit at its’ core. Just as the silicon chip revolutionized the economy... More »

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