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Farber Intern
Organization: REDF
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio
The REDF Farber Program is a leadership program designed to give MBA students with a passion for social change the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills and build a network in the fields of social enterprise and venture philanthropy. Over the last 12 years, REDF’s Farber Program has offered MBAs a unique opportunity to apply their business skills to strategic projects in an entrepreneurial nonprofit context. More »
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Part-time Bookkeeper
Organization: REDF
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Accounting/Finance, Administrative
Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting of the organization. More »
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What Does REDF Do?
REDF creates jobs that change lives. People feel pride in working because a job represents dignity and opportunity, in addition to a steady paycheck. But for young people and adults facing life's greatest barriers, access to gainful employment can seem impossible. REDF has pioneered a model to employ individuals who are overcoming chronic poverty, homelessness, criminal history, substance abuse or mental illness.
Also known as The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund, REDF is a California-based venture philanthropy organization that invests in nonprofit-run businesses called ‘social enterprises.’ More »
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Observing the growing number of people living on the streets of the San Francisco Bay Area, George Roberts and his wife Leanne set out to do something to help those who had fallen on hard times.
Roberts reflected on methods that had worked well at the global leverage buyout firm he co-founded, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). He proposed an alternative to Band-Aid solutions. "I could see how the power and proven practices of the business world could be applied to this problem to bring real solutions."
More »Farber Fellow, Social Enterprise Engagement
Organization: REDF
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio
(2 positions, 1 in REDF's Los Angeles office, 1 in REDF's San Francisco office)
Under the supervision of the Portfolio Manager or the Enterprise Development Manager, each Farber Fellow will assist REDF and its portfolio organizations by managing hands-on, high-impact social enterprise business assistance projects. Fellows will also participate in REDF’s overall portfolio strategy development, portfolio due diligence, and field building and knowledge development through tool creation and presentations. More »
Catch up with REDF
Take a look at our December eNewsletter for year-end reflections from Carla, an introduction to our 3 new Portfolio groups, and more! Be sure to sign-up to receive our eNewsletters and other updates based on your interests.
Catch up with REDF
Take a look at our December eNewsletter for year-end reflections from Carla, an introduction to our 3 new Portfolio groups, and more! Be sure to sign-up to recieve our eNewsletters and other updates based on your interests.
What about jobs?
More »Read the SSIR article co-written by Carla Javits
Carla Javits (REDF) and Lisa Jackson (New Profit, Inc.) wrote an article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review about their experiences and observations as inaugural Social Innovation Fund grantees. Click here to read the full article.
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
REDF Expands Portfolio to Nine:
Selects Three New Southern California Social Enterprises
Selects Three New Southern California Social Enterprises
Portfolio to Employ Thousands of People in California
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 17, 2011) - REDF announced today the selection of three California-based nonprofit “social enterprises” to join its portfolio:
More »Portfolio Associate
Organization: REDF
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio
The Portfolio Associate plays a vital role in supporting REDF’s portfolio of social enterprises and the ongoing innovation of REDF’s employment programs. Primary responsibilities include strategic business assistance projects for portfolio organizations, due diligence for REDF’s portfolio, research to support new REDF programs, and creating tools and products to further REDF’s field advancement and model development efforts.
Farber Fellow, Social Enterprise Engagement
Organization: REDF
Region: Southern California
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio
(2 positions, 1 in REDF's Los Angeles office, 1 in REDF's San Francisco office)
Under the supervision of the Portfolio Manager or the Enterprise Development Manager, each Farber Fellow will assist REDF and its portfolio organizations by managing hands-on, high-impact social enterprise business assistance projects. Fellows will also participate in REDF’s overall portfolio strategy development, portfolio due diligence, and field building and knowledge development through tool creation and presentations. More »
'Social enterprises' helps people overcome barriers to employment
Salt Lake City Deseret News | Nov 4, 2011
More American businesses need to be about the "double bottom line," says Carla Javits, a national expert in social enterprise... More »
Private philanthropists help put people to work
SF Business Times | October, 21 2011
For more than 15 years, REDF has supported nonprofit “social enterprises” that in turn create jobs for the homeless, the formerly incarcerated and those facing other major barriers to... More »
REDF Staff
Christina GilyutinFarber Program and Recruitment Manager
Christina Gilyutin is REDF’s Farber Program and Recruitment Manager. Christina manages the Farber Program helping to inspire and train the next generation of social entrepreneurs. In addition to overseeing the Farber Program, Christina supports professional development initiatives enabling REDF staff to achieve their highest potential. She is also increasing the ways in which REDF finds and recruits quality talent for scalable capacity-building.
More »Business Manager, Consulting
Organization: NESsT
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: Management
Business Manager, NESsT Consulting
NESsT is an international nonprofit organization that develops sustainable social enterprises solving critical social problems in emerging market countries. For more information, please visit our website at www.nesst.org.
NESsT is looking for a Business Manager to lead NESsT Consulting's client work and business development activities. More »
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Maintenance Manager
Organization: Community Housing Partnership
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Management, Social Enterprise
Under the supervision of the Enterprise Director, the Maintenance Solutions Manager (MSM) is responsible for the efficient operations of Solutions SF Maintenance business and supervision of a crew of maintenance workers who perform unit turnovers, painting, and a variety of other services in supportive housing. More »
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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dan Rose of Facebook joins REDF Board of Directors
REDF announces the addition of a new member of the Board of Directors and eight new Advisory Council members
REDF announces the addition of a new member of the Board of Directors and eight new Advisory Council members
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Non-profit Buckelew to open ‘People’s Harvest’
North Bay Business Journal | October, 2011
The new location, a fresh cut food processing center, will be Buckalew’s fourth “social enterprise,” and will create jobs for people who have experienced barriers to employment... More »
Non-profit Buckelew to open ‘People’s Harvest’
North Bay Business Journal | October, 2011
The new location, a fresh cut food processing center, will be Buckalew’s fourth “social enterprise,” and will create jobs for people who have experienced barriers to employment... More »
Organizations + Need
Your networks, resources, and expertise can be a huge help to our portfolio social enterprises. If you can help please contact the organizations below, or email us at info@redf.org.
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Jacklin SammisOperations Associate
Jacklin is REDF’s Operations Associate. In addition to providing direct support to REDF’s Director of Finance and Operations, her primary job functions are federal grants administration and human resources support which include projects such as coordinating recruiting efforts and managing REDF’s subgrantee monitoring processes.
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The American Jobs Act and Nonprofits
Whitehouse.gov | Sept., 2011
Through REDF, David found a job as an operations supervisor of Green Streets and he now helps reduce landfill waste in low-income neighborhoods by an average of 40 percent. David says that Green Streets has changed his life... More »
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VanessaVanessa is one of five 2011 Stuart G. Moldaw Step Up Award recipients. Click here to learn more about the award and the other recipients. More » |
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Putting Wind into the Sails of San Francisco’s Low-Income Communities
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On Labor Day, he's thankful to have a job
LA Times | September, 2011
"I appreciate the Labor Day opportunity to take the day off," said Dagons, 45, of Los Angeles. "But I need to take advantage of every opportunity that is presented to me to make a living."... More »
On Labor Day, he's thankful to have a job
LA Times | September, 2011
"I appreciate the Labor Day opportunity to take the day off," said Dagons, 45, of Los Angeles. "But I need to take advantage of every opportunity that is presented to me to make a living."... More »
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JoshJosh is one of five 2011 Stuart G. Moldaw Step Up Award recipients. Click here to learn more about the award and the other recipients. More » |
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Veterans Discover Allure of Jobs in Western Wilderness
New York Times | Sept. 2011
The effort to attract veterans, many either unemployed or adrift in a turbulent economy, into the backcountry is new to California this year. The program took root in Colorado in 2009 and has spread from the Rockies to... More »
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Stuart G. Moldaw Step Up Award
The Stuart G. Moldaw Step-Up Award is an annual honor, named in memory of one of REDF's founding board members, given to employees of REDF-supported social enterprises for their tenacity and courage in overcoming significant barriers to employment such as homelessness, mental illness, and prior incarceration.
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DavidDavid is one of five 2011 Stuart G. Moldaw Step Up Award recipients. Click here to learn more about the award and the other recipients. More » |
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Newton: Finding a job, and new hope
LA Times | August, 2011
Chrysalis is neither a government relief program nor a place that offers shelter or meals; it is devoted, entirely and inspiringly, to putting people to work, especially those who need serious help... More »
San Diego County Director
Organization: Center for Employment Opportunities
Region: Southern California
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Management, Social Enterprise
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is a nationally recognized, data-driven, dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to providing immediate, effective and comprehensive employment services to men and women with recent criminal convictions. Having been proven to reduce recidivism through a random assignment evaluation, CEO will be replicating its model in several jurisdictions in California. Under the name Golden State Works, CEO is More »
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Sales and Operations Manager
Organization: Community Housing Partnership
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Maintenance & Janitorial, Management, Sales, Social Enterprise
This is an exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor of expansion, innovation and job creation. Community Housing Partnership (CHP) is seeking a seasoned business professional with direct sales and/or property management experience to expand our social enterprise. Launched in 2007, CHP Enterprises now has two business lines in the field of property More »
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Employee Support Specialist
Organization: Urban Strategies
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Human Resources, Social Enterprise
The Employee Support Specialist will support Green Streets, a social enterprise based in San Francisco that provides recycling, hauling, composting and janitorial services at housing developments in San Francisco. The Coordinator will work with the owners and employees of Green Streets to ensure they are receiving appropriate social support outside of the workplace, thus removing or mitigating barriers that limit their productivity on the job or their professional growth. More »
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REDF and Green Streets on the News!
ABC 7 Bay Area News recently ran a segment about how REDF is using funding from the Social Innovation Fund to support great social enterprises like Green Streets.
Click here to view.
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TyroneTyrone knows the streets. He grew up in one of San Francisco’s public housing projects, hung out on the corners, served time in prison. But now he has turned his life around and is using what he learned on the streets to change the lives of others. As one of the founders of Green Streets, a community owned and operated business that provides recycling and composting services, Tyrone is an entrepreneur with a vision. More » |
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REDF is Hiring!
REDF is currently hiring a Program and Recruitment Manager, and a Farber Fellow. Check out our jobs page to view these and other great job descriptions.
Farber Fellow
Organization: Chrysalis Enterprises
Region: Southern California
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio
REDF’s Farber Program is a leadership program designed to give MBA professionals with a passion for social change the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills and build a network in the fields of social enterprise and venture philanthropy. More »
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Some Ways to Get Started as a Social Entrepreneur
June 2011 | New York Times
It can be hard enough to operate any business profitably — let alone one that also tries to improve the world. But some observers believe that the tough times may be increasing interest in social ventures... More »
Program and Recruitment Manager
Organization: REDF
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Management
Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Operations, the Program and Recruitment Manager will run REDF’s Farber Interns and Fellows Program and lead the recruitment, development, and retention of high quality talent for REDF and REDF’s portfolio of nonprofit organizations. More »
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New Door to opportunity for young San Franciscans
San Francisco Chronicle | May 2011
"No one can tell me that I didn't do this honestly," Michael said of the bike shop paycheck. "It feels good to know an employer gave it to you rather than a drug dealer."... More »
Apply to Join Our Portfolio
REDF's 2011 Request for Qualifications is now open. We are looking for strong organizations committed to building social enterprise to employ low-income California residents facing barriers to employment. Complete applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, July 15, 2011. Please visit www.redf.org/rfq for more information.
2011 Benefit + Social Enterprise Expo
Thank you for joining us at our 2011 Benefit + Social Enterprise Expo. It was a wonderful evening with inspirational awards, an interactive and high-energy social enterprise expo, tasty food and drink, and fabulous raffle prizes! For highlights and event pictures, visit our events page.
Lead Job Coach/Life Skills Education (LSE) Instructor
Organization: Rubicon Programs
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Education & Training
The Lead Job Coach/LSE Instructor isthe lead staff member for the employment services elements of Golden State Works,a pilot program providing immediate, effective and comprehensive employmentservices to individuals with recent criminal convictions. More »
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Job Developer
Organization: Rubicon Programs
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Counseling
TheJob Developer works under the joint supervision of the Business ServicesManager and the Golden State Works Enterprise Manager, and is responsible for providingone-on-one job readiness and case management services, building employerrelationships, generating job leads, matching clients to job leads, and obtainingemployment verification. More »
Enterprise Manager
Organization: Volunteers of America Bay Area, Inc.
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Management, Social Enterprise
Volunteers of America Bay Area, Inc. (VOABA) is looking for an Enterprise Manager (EM) to lead the implementation and ongoing operations of the Golden State Works Program (GSW). As a high-profile pilot project involving multiple organizations and public agencies, GSW will require an EM with experience implementing and managing fast paced, multi-faceted projects, with a track record of successful program and business outcomes. More »
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Green Streets
More »A New Breed of Philathropists
The Chronicle of Philanthropy | April 17, 2011
Not long after selling his wealth-management company, Ron Cordes started giving to organizations that make small loans to poor entrepreneurs in developing countries so they can start businesses... More »
Workforce Director
Organization: The Insight Center for Community Economic Development
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: Fundraising & Development
The Insight Center for Community Economic Development (Insight Center) seeks a Director to provide leadership and direction to our Workforce Development Program. This position is primarily responsible for a national effort to provide jobs for marginalized populations.
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Taking REDF to Los Angeles
New REDF Portfolio Springs into Action at Lively Retreat
Director of Social Enterprise
Organization: Community Housing Partnership
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: Social Enterprise
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Director of Social Enterprise
Organization: Urban Strategies
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Management, Social Enterprise
The Director of Social Enterprise will lead Green Streets, a social enterprise based in San Francisco that provides recycling, hauling, composting and janitorial services at housing developments in San Francisco. You can find more information here: More »
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New Social Impact Report from REDF
We have published our 2010 Social Impact Report! Read about it on Carla's blog and download the summary and full report here.
REDF Staff
Mariana FariasAdministrative Assistant
Mariana is REDF’s Administrative Assistant. She provides support to the REDF team by ensuring smooth day-to-day office operations. Her work encompasses general administrative activities, document creation and special projects.
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Consulting Director
Organization: NESsT
Region: Outside of California
Job Type: Fundraising & Development
NESsT is an international nonprofit organization that develops sustainable social enterprises solving critical social problems in emerging market countries. More »
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Director of Social Ventures
Organization: Community Housing Partnership
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Management, Social Enterprise
This is an exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor of expansion, innovation and job creation. Community Housing Partnership (CHP) is seeking a seasoned business professional with social venture experience to expand their social enterprise. More »
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Development Associate
Organization: NESsT
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: Fundraising & Development
NESsT is an international nonprofit organization that develops sustainable social enterprises solving critical social problems in emerging markets. For more information, please visit our website www.nesst.org. More »
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For Love or Lucre
SSIR | March, 2011
A veteran social entrepreneur provides a guide to those who are thinking through the thorny question of whether to create a nonprofit, a for-profit, or something in between... More »
Job Opportunity at REDF
REDF is looking for a Director of Fund Development and Marketing. For more information download the full job description here.
Director of Finance
Organization: San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC)
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Accounting/Finance
The Director of Finance is responsible for the overall supervision and implementation of the daily functions of finance and accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and grants and contract management for the agency, a three-site, multi-million dollar organization. The Director of Finance is part of the SFCC’s senior management team, which consults and works closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. More »
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REDF's Impact
More »REDF in the San Francisco Business Times
REDF was featured as a ‘New Model’ of philanthropy in the San Francisco Business Times. Click here to read the article (registration required).
Why I Hire Former Convicts and Gang Members
BNET | October, 2010
And when it came time to hire new employees, I saw an opportunity to hire individuals from what have typically been marginalized segments of society: former convicts, former gang members, the homeless... More »
REDF's 2010 Benefit + Social Enterprise Expo was a great success!
Thanks to the generous support of corporate sponsors, Host Committee members, and many event guests, REDF raised $150,000 to support its job creation efforts in California. Click here to see the new REDF video debuted at the benefit, and click here to see the inspiring video tribute to eight individuals who have “stepped-up” into the workforce with support of a social enterprise job. Also be sure to check out the event pictures on Flickr.
Webchat Featuring Carla Javits
While attending the SoCap Conference, Carla participated in a live webchat hosted by the Nonprofit Finance Fund. Click here to see a transcript of their chat about the future of nonprofit financing.
Get a Sneak Preview of Our New Strategy
In her latest blog post, Carla introduces our new 5 year strategy. After reading her blog visit www.redf.org/takeaction to learn about how you can help create jobs, opportunity, and hope.
A Job Can Change a Life
REDF's Strategic Plan
Invest in Social Enterprises - Put Californians to Work
People feel pride in working because a job represents dignity and opportunity, in addition to a steady paycheck. REDF’s model creates jobs that change lives. And these jobs can change California.More »
Press Release
REDF ANNOUNCES 2010 BENEFIT AWARD RECIPIENTS
September 30 Event to Honor Mitchell Kapor and Freada Kapor Klein, Secretary Matthew Cate and Eight Individuals Who Have Made the Successful Transition from Joblessness to Work
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New government initiatives for social enterpriseThrid Sector | July 14, 2010The second initiative, the Professional Partnership Project, will match corporate business assistance to social enterprises that aim to help disadvantaged Australians find training and jobs... More » NewsflashREDF Expands Portfolio. Meet the 3 New Groups >>More »DonateGuest bloggers on Fuel for the FieldREDF’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. Managing Director, Fund Development
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Catch up with REDFREDF President Carla Javits tackles the issue of continued high unemployment numbers in California in her most recent blog post ‘Hope vs. Optimism.’ REDF’s summer newsletter highlights portfolio updates, a new cohort of Farber MBA Interns, our fall 2010 benefit and Carla’s article from a recent Federal Reserve publication. Read and Rate Our New Publication on Employment OutcomesMathematica and REDF present evidence on the effectiveness of interventions that include work experience as a strategy to improve employment outcomes for populations with barriers to employment. The study reviewed 26 years of rigorous research, gathering information from 27 evaluations and produced some interesting findings. June 2010 - Summer eNewsletterHope vs. Optimism
By Carla I. Javits, REDF President
Top MBA Students Intern at REDF For the 14th year, MBA candidates from top business schools across the country will spend their summer conducting feasibility assessments, developing marketing plans and otherwise analyzing opportunities for social enterprise growth and success through REDF’s Farber Program.
E-waste collected by St. Vincent de Paul St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County (SVdP) is in the second year of operation with WasteNot, their electronic waste recycling business. While this is their first employment-focused social enterprise, SVdP has been running revenue-generating enterprises – such as their thrift stores - for many years.
Recyclable material collection at The President’s Cup San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC) recycled 90% of the total waste produced at The President’s Cup last fall in San Francisco, diverting more than 42 tons of recyclable waste. For calendar year 2009, SFCC and its young people recycled more than 300,000 tons of materials from San Francisco’s waste stream.
Bedbugs are big business in San Francisco
REDF welcomes new portfolio member based in San Rafael, CA With the entry of Buckelew Programs into REDF’s Portfolio, REDF continues its mission to create jobs and pathways to employment for people facing the greatest barriers to work. Buckelew Programs is a nonprofit organization operating in Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties in California. The organization serves over 1,000 individuals with mental illness through a variety of programs, including affordable supportive housing, wellness and recovery supports, family supports, specialized programs, and supported employment. REDF welcomes new portfolio member based in San Rafael, CAMarketing Coordinator
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Environment
Turning Purchasing Into Possibility for the Formerly Incarcerated
A Year in Review
The low-slung, nondescript buildings at the gritty corner of San Pablo and 23rd streets in Oakland, California are, at a glance, worlds apart from the tree-lined suburban landscape 22 miles south in the city of Fremont. But for St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County (SVdP), both of these San Francisco Bay Area communities are vital to the success of the organization's mission to serve the needs of the poor.
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J's StoryJ shared his story with us in 2008 When you look into J's eyes you can see that he’s someone who has a plan for his future. J dropped out of school when he was 17. By most measures, he wasn’t on a path that would lead to success. A year after leaving school, he didn’t have career prospects because he wasn’t even looking for a job. He spent his days hanging out on the streets near his San Francisco Visitacion Valley home. More » |
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D's StoryD shared his story with us in 2008 There are 12,000 people living in San Francisco without a home. D isn’t one of them any more. As a fourteen-year-old in 1979, D remembers riding in his father’s car. He watched out the window as they passed a man walking down the street pushing a shopping cart loaded with everything he owned. Homeless. More » |
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Please access FarberNet by following this link More »Program Officer for Community Development
Organization: The San Francisco Foundation
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: Other
The Program Officer for Community Development is the primary grantmaker for the Foundation’s Community Development portfolio, which is responsible for responding to and recommending requests More »
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See What a Job Can Do
Be inspired by the stories below of employees who never gave up on hope.
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Darryl Sims
There are 12,000 people living in San Francisco without a home. Darryl Sims isn’t one of them any more.
As a fourteen-year-old in 1979, Darryl remembers riding in his father’s car. He watched out the window as they passed...More »
More »Post a Job Listing to Our Site
REDF invites you to post job opportunities from your organization on our site. Please visit our From the Community section for more information about how to post your job listing. More »eWaste Collection Supervisor
Organization: St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Management
This position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of collecting, processing and discarding e-waste in an environmentally friendly manner; developing More »
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Farber Interns 1997
Andres Fajardo
Asian Neighborhood Design (Specialty Mill Products)
Eastern University
Penny Portillo
Barrios Unidos Productions
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Tessa Jackson
BOSS (Boss Enterprises)
Walter A. Haas School of Business (University of California, Berkeley)
Sean Crawford
Community Vocational Enterprises, Inc.
San Francisco State University College of Business
Farber Interns 1998
Anushka Fernandopulle
Asian Neighborhood Design (Specialty Mill Products)Yale School of Management
Dan Mertens
Community Vocational Enterprises, Inc.Eller School of Management (University of Arizona)
Ing Lee
New Door Ventures (SF City Stores)The Anderson School at UCLA
Andrea Rester
New Door Ventures (Ashbury Images)San Francisco State University College of Business
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Esther Kim
Community Vocational Enterprises, Inc.
MIT
Cindy Owyoung
New Door Ventures
The Anderson School at UCLA
Shelby Reynolds
New Door Ventures
San Francisco State University College of Business
Elizabeth Downhower
Goodwill Staffing Services
McCombs School of Business (University of Texas, Austin)
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Farber Interns 2002
Elizabeth Van Benschoten
Community Gatepath
Walter A. Haas School of Business (University of California, Berkeley)
Christine Connett
Community Vocational Enterprises, Inc.
Walter A. Haas School of Business (University of California, Berkeley)
Farber Interns 2003
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Farber Interns 2006
Steven Song
Community GatepathUC Davis Graduate School of Management
Tim Scheu
CVE
Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
2007 Farber Interns
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Past Farber Interns
To view listings and photos of past Farber Interns, click on any of the years below.
More »Farber Intern Opportunities
The REDF Farber Program is a leadership program designed to give MBA students with a passion for social change the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills and build a network in the fields of social enterprise and venture philanthropy.
Over the last fifteen years, REDF’s Farber Program has offered MBAs a unique opportunity to use their business and management skills within a social enterprise. Click here for more information on the Farber Interns Program.
More »Current Farber Fellows
Jennifer Elias
SFCC Farber Fellow
More »Farber Fellow Opportunities
REDF’s Farber Program is a leadership program designed to give MBA professionals with a passion for social change the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills and build a network in the fields of social enterprise and venture philanthropy.
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Past Farber Intern
Tony Shen
Farber Intern at Bay Area Video Coalition, 2001
MBA, Haas School of Business, 2002Edtec, Chief Operating Officer
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Past Farber Intern
Amanda Pitre-Hayes (formerly Amanda Dowling)
Farber Intern at Juma Ventures, 2002 and 2003
MBA, Haas School of Business, 2003Vancity, Manager of Environmental Programs & Grants
For Amanda Pitre-Hayes, the Farber Internship experience was a hands-on practicum in social enterprise that helped her develop skills and knowledge critical to her work today at Vancity.
Past Farber Intern
Samantha Levine
Farber Intern at Juma Ventures, 2001
MBA, Kellogg School of Management, 2002
The Bridgespan Group, Manager
Past Farber Intern
Monica Chi
Farber Intern at Youth Industry (2000) and REDF (2001
MBA, Harvard Business School, 2002The Trium Group, Senior Consultant
What do Youth Industry, REDF, the FBI, and The Trium Group have in common? Perhaps not much at first glance, but these are all organizations where Monica Chi has worked to help others achieve their full potential.
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Past Farber Intern
Monica Chi
Farber Intern at Youth Industry (2000) and REDF (2001
MBA, Harvard Business School, 2002The Trium Group, Senior Consultant
What do Youth Industry, REDF, the FBI, and The Trium Group have in common? Perhaps not much at first glance, but these are all organizations where Monica Chi has worked to help others achieve their full potential.
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Past Farber Fellow
Caroline Pappajohn
Farber Fellow at New Door Ventures (then known as Golden Gate Community, Inc.), 2002 - 2003
MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business, 1993
New Door Ventures, Enterprise Director
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Workforce Service Manager, Career Center Site Operations
Organization: Rubicon Programs
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Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Management, Social Enterprise
The Workforce Services Manager works under the supervision of the Director of Workforce Services, supervises staff providing employment and vocational services, and will ensure a high standard More »
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Vocational Specialist, Berkeley Office
Organization: Rubicon Programs
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio, Counseling
The Vocational Specialist works under the supervision of the Berkeley Workforce Services Manager, and will provide employment preparation services and behavioral healthcare support to a variety of economically disadvantaged populations. The Vocational Specialist will also provide outreach to local organizations, attend meetings, and represent the agency at local community meetings. More »
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Business Services Representative, Eden Area One Stop
Organization: Rubicon Programs
Region: San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type: REDF & Portfolio
The Business Services Representative (BSR) works under the supervision of the Hayward Workforce Services Manager, and provides employment services to local businesses, insuring a high standard of customer service, including job placement and employment retention of the specialized populations served by Rubicon Workforce Services and the North Cities One Stop. More »
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TechSoup is the technology Web site just for nonprofits. At TechSoup, nonprofits can receive donated & discounted technology products for a small administrative fee. TechSoup also provides a wealth of free technology information: Articles & News, Tools & Resources, Interactive Community, and a weekly e-newsletter.
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OSU is the pre-eminent academic institution in the field of rural finance. It has recently put a lot of effort into developing this homepage which describes their assorted research and teaching programs. However, there have been complaints that the heavy use of graphics on this site makes it very slow to access from overseas.
The Entrepreneurs’ Foundation
Founded in 1998, the Entrepreneurs’ Foundation (EF) is a nonprofit organization created to strengthen the Silicon Valley/Bay Area’s community infrastructure by establishing community reinvestment as an integral part of the entrepreneurial culture. EF intends to translate the extraordinary successes of the technology industry into a platform for long-term community investment and prosperity.
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REDF in the News
San Francisco Business Times
Federal funding to help REDF scale job creation model
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REDF was featured as a ‘New Model’ of philanthropy in the San Francisco Business Times' Giving Guide.
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News Articles
San Francisco Business Times
REDF Nonprofit Profile
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REDF’s president, Carla Javits, was recently profiled in the San Francisco Business Times.
Impact of the Farber Program
A full service landscape contractor that trains and hires disabled and disadvantaged men and women.
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Community Vocational Enterprises, Inc.
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Desperately Seeking Hybrid Funds
Social Edge | August 26, 2008
Enter the world of the hybrid nonprofit social enterprises, which creates the need for hybrid business models, hybrid funding, and thus hybrid professionals... More »
Informing Practice
Field Advancement Update
REDF Enterprise Manager Emily Bolton wrote an article entitled "Prospecting for Social Good: REDF's Due Diligence Criteria for New Portfolio Organizations" that was recently published in the Social Enterprise Reporter. Emily also conducted
CHP Enterprises Launches Operations
REDF portfolio group Community Housing Partnership (CHP) recently launched CHP Enterprises, a business venture with a mission to increase economic opportunity for formerly homeless people by providing employment opportunities
1,000 People In Jobs by 2010
Over the years, along with so many of you, I have seen first hand that deep poverty in the United States is a life and death proposition faced by both children and adults. In communities a short distance from my home, senseless shootings
January 2008 eNewsletter - 1,000 People In Jobs by 2010
News and Upcoming Events
Social Enterprise Goals and Challenges Highlighted in Podcast with Community Housing Partnership (REDF Portfolio Organization)
Jeff Kositsky of REDF Portfolio group Community Housing Partnership (CHP) was featured in a 5-minute podcast by the Kibble Centre in Scotland. Jeff speaks eloquently about the objectives and hurdles of starting CHP Enterprises, mentioning REDF’s help and role in CHP’s new venture.
Do you know a Business Professional Looking to Become a Nonprofit Leader?
REDF is poised to recruit several professionals with MBAs, relevant consulting or small business experience, and an interest in poverty alleviation and/or social enterprise for one-year Farber Fellowships. If this interests you or someone you know, please visit our website for job descriptions which will be posted soon.
San Francisco Clean City Coalition Joins the REDF Portfolio
At age 40, Artena had been homeless for three years and without a steady job for almost six years. She was ready to start rebuilding her life in San Francisco, where she was born and raised. After going to drug rehabilitation and starting her recovery, the next step was to rejoin the workforce and find stable employment.
REDF's Impact
A Message From Carla Javits, REDF’s President, On the Parallel Universe That Exists in the Nonprofit Sector
September 2007 eNewsletter - A Parallel Universe
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Tom's Story*After finishing college, I moved to San Francisco to have some fun, meet guys and get high. I found what I was looking for, but after awhile, things weren’t going so well. I had a fight with my best friend — she didn’t want to know me anymore. People said I was hard to get along with. Then I lost my low-paying restaurant jobs. I started working for temp agencies, but they would end my assignments after only a few days and wouldn’t call me anymore. More » |
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Stories of People We Help
Below are stories of people who were helped by organizations supported by REDF. Read about how they have overcome barriers in their lives to find sucess through employment.
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REDF’s Leadership Development: Farber Program Recruits MBA Students
Each summer, REDF hosts a competitive MBA internship program known as the Farber Program. Conceived by REDF Board member Stuart Davidson, this program was launched 10 years ago by REDF and the Phalarope Foundation. The Farber Program provides meaningful opportunities — both internships and fellowships — for MBAs to apply their business and management skills to advance social enterprises and provides leadership training to the next generation of nonprofit leaders.
Hewlett, Aspen and Woodcock Support REDF
REDF’s generous funders and partners make it possible for us to help create the jobs that bring more people into the workforce.
Richard Rosenberg Joins REDF’s Board of Directors
When REDF first became acquainted with Richard Rosenberg, his business acumen combined with his community leadership experience resonated with our Board and staff. In response to REDF’s invitation to join our Board, he noted the same characteristics attracted him to REDF: “I am pleased to join the Board of REDF, an organization that has demonstrated extraordinary effectiveness in assisting individuals in need to establish an important start in achieving business success.”
San Francisco Conservation Corps Joins the REDF Portfolio
A Message from Carla Javits, REDF’s President
Over the past four months, dozens of people working in the philanthropic, nonprofit, and business communities, and REDF’s Board and staff members have generously shared their insights on how REDF can make the most gains in our efforts to alleviate poverty. I have been impressed with the breadth of your experience, knowledge and deep commitment to the work at hand. Informed by your ideas, we are now refining our existing three year business plan and developing an ambitious action plan for the year ahead.
June 2007 eNewsletter - Building Momentum
Interview Opportunities
Carla Javits
President
Cynthia Gair
Managing Director of Programs
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Juma Ventures
Employee at SBC Park
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REDF’s 2006 Donors
We are grateful for the support we received from our generous donors in 2006.
Individuals
Anonymous
Joseph Y. Bae and Janice Lee
Richard I. Beattie
John M. Bryan Family Fund
Brook and Shawn Byers
Michael and Barbara Calbert
Brian F. Carroll and Melinda C. Carroll
Adam H. Clammer
Stuart Davidson
William and Phyllis Draper
Saturnino and Elizabeth Fanlo
Doris and Donald Fisher
Jacques R. Garaialde
Perry and Donna Golkin
Frederick and Emma Goltz
Spotlight on Two REDF Board Members — Dr. Lande Ajose and Julia I. Lopez
In 2006 REDF’s Board expanded to include Lande Ajose and Julia Lopez, two experienced, thoughtful women who bring significant expertise in areas that are critical to REDF.
REDF Launches a New Portfolio
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we not only say hello to a new leader, but also to a new portfolio of nonprofit organizations. The first two organizations have joined the REDF Portfolio this month: Community Housing Partnership and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County. Throughout 2007, we will continue to assess other organizations that may be a REDF Portfolio fit — stay tuned!
REDF Welcomes Carla Javits, Our New President
REDF’s board and staff are very happy to announce that Carla Javits will become REDF’s President on February 1, 2007.
January 2007 eNewsletter - A New President and a New Portfolio!
REDF Welcomes Carla Javits, Our New President
REDF’s board and staff are very happy to announce that Carla Javits will become REDF’s President on February 1, 2007.More »
November 2006 eNewsletter - REDF Article on Homelessness Published in San Francisco Chronicle
Dear Friends,
We are happy to tell you that our op-ed piece was featured in the Open Forum section of the San Francisco Chronicle. Please see the full text of the article below or visit the SF Chronicle website.
REDF is pleased to be in a position to bring attention to some of the complex issues surrounding homelessness and to the important role social enterprises can play in providing employment and hope for those in need.
Many thanks to our generous colleagues and supporters for your critical role in REDF’s work.
June 2006 eNewsletter - A Farewell from Our President
A Farewell from Our President
Dear Friends,
January 2006 eNewsletter - New Beginnings
Happy new year! REDF is kicking off 2006 with lots of new beginnings, including plans for a new REDF Portfolio. We invite you to learn more about this new development — and others — below.
December 2005 Special Report - What A Difference A Job Makes
Statistics prove impact of REDF’s work
Has REDF’s approach to social enterprise been effective in helping people move out of poverty?75% of employees are still working two years after hire
Our Social Impact Report shows just how much improvement our approach has generated. Our portfolio of social enterprises has been able to achieve real, measurable social impact. Most importantly, low-income individuals have been able to stabilize their lives and advance economically.
September 2005 eNewsletter - Academic Action
Now that fall is here, students everywhere are turning their focus back to school. Though our own days as students are behind us, for years we at REDF have been dedicated to collaborating with those in the academic world, in order to share our experiences and lessons with the next generation of social entrepreneurs. This year is no exception; below, read more about how we’ve built relationships with schools and universities in both familiar and novel ways.
Spring 2005 eNewsletter - Social Costs: What Are They and Why Do We Care?
A Note from REDF’s New Associate Director, Joanna Messing
It's an exciting time for me as I step into the role of Associate Director at REDF!
Winter 2004 eNewsletter - Reflections on Independence
A Note From Kristen Burns
As 2004 winds to a close, we at REDF have been reflecting on just how full, rich, and rewarding a year it has been for us. On January 1 we became an independent 501(c)(3) organization; though we have supported social enterprise using a highly-engaged approach since 1997, our work was conducted under the umbrella of a family foundation until this year. Our first year of independence has been a busy one — in 2004, our accomplishments include:
Summer 2004 eNewsletter - Partners in Purpose
A Note from Kristen Burns, REDF’s President
Partnership has always been central to our approach to social enterprise and engaged philanthropy. We partner with our portfolio of nonprofits, building long-term relationships based on communication, trust, and mutual accountability. We have partnered with other foundations to provide joint support for major projects like OASIS, to build our portfolio’s capacity to assess their own impact.
Spring 2004 eNewletter - MBAs with a Mission
Kristen’s Corner
With recent winter storms still fresh in our memories, warm weather may seem like a long way away — but at REDF, we’re already thinking about summer. Hiring for our Farber Interns Program, which matches MBA students with summer job opportunities in the REDF Portfolio, is moving into high gear.
Spring 2003 eNewsletter - People Matter(s)
A Message from Melinda Tuan, REDF’s Managing Director
REDF is all about investing in people.Thousands of lives have been changed through REDF’s work:
Fall 2003 eNewsletter - Growth and Change
A Message from Kristen Ace Burns, Managing Director
What a year! In the last eight months, REDF has undergone much change — including a leadership transition and a fundamental shift in our financial structure. And yet, the most important elements of our work remain the same: a portfolio of strong and healthy nonprofits running social enterprises, a highly-engaged approach to philanthropy, and an overarching dedication to helping to move individuals out of poverty.
Winter 2003 eNewsletter - Measurement, Why Bother?
A Message from Melinda Tuan, REDF’s Managing Dir.
“Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.” — Sign hanging in Einstein’s office at PrincetonWe agree with Albert Einstein. A life of contentment, the satisfaction of a job well done, the look on a child’s face when she knows she is loved. How can one count these things?
Fall 2002 eNewsletter - A Solid Strategy
A Message from Melinda Tuan, Managing Director
I love my job.Where else but at REDF can I use my business consulting, nonprofit management and start-up experience, MBA, and my passions for improving nonprofit performance and working with the poor and homeless all in one job? I feel incredibly blessed to work with the organizations and enterprises in the REDF Portfolio and to be able to call them partners, and more importantly, friends.
Summer 2002 eNewsletter - Signs of Success
A Message from Melinda Tuan, Managing Director
George Roberts, REDF’s founder and funder, has always said “don’t say anything until you have something significant to say.” Well, it’s been five years since we first launched The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund in January 1997 and we are very excited to report our signs of success!
Mary Ann Essman (1953-2008)
It's just a miracle to see a client come in the first time...not so sure and a little lost and to see them come back anywhere from six months to a year dressed for a job, a smile on their face, successful in their appearance, and with confidence.
It makes a big difference.
Mary Ann Essman
December 16, 1953 - March 15, 2008
Harris Barton Joins REDF's Board
REDF is pleased to announce that Harris Barton, Managing Partner and Founder of HRJ Capital in Woodside, California, has joined REDF's Board of Directors.
Advancing Social Enterprise Through National Gatherings
Related Organizations
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Who We Fund
We have the power to end joblessness. Doing so requires strategic investment, a long-term commitment, sharing knowledge, and capacity building for effective organizations. These are the hallmarks of REDF’s approach.
REDF works in different ways with a variety of organizations. We are most highly engaged with our current portfolio of nonprofit organizations (listed below), which we offer a combination of business assistance, access to networks and financial support. All of our current portfolio organizations have been selected to receive REDF Social Innovation Fund subgrants through a highly competitive RFQ process, and all organizations directly contribute towards REDF’s 2011-2015 employment and job retention goals. REDF also provides past portfolio members with occasional targeted funding, networking, and issue-specific convenings to learn from one another and collaborate. More »
Jobs
REDF invites you to access and post job descriptions on our site. Below is just a small sampling of the many positions available in this growing field. Please contact hiring organizations directly for information about listed positions.
If you are interested in providing consulting or business assistance services to REDF, joining our staff, or volunteering please fill out this form.
More »Social Enterprise Database
The Social Enterprise Alliance and Community Wealth Ventures have created a comprehensive searchable directory of nonprofit social enterprises.
More »Related Organizations
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Idealist.org
Action Without Borders connects people, organizations and resources to help
build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.
Choose Social Enterprise
REDF matches employers with social enterprise vendors. Below are a few of the organizations that deliver effective, reliable services while carrying out an important social mission.
CVE’s Industrial Maintenance Engineers (IME) program has been providing high quality, reliable, green janitorial services since 1989.
Publications
REDF invites you to access and post resources on our site. We value the contributions of those who are advancing social enterprise, workforce development, measurement, venture philanthropy, and related fields.
Please note that you must be logged-in to our website in order to post, or to comment on or rate any of the resources. Sign-in by clicking the link at the top of the page.
More »MBA Farber Program
Through summer and year long placements, these MBA are using their business skills to change lives. Click on the photos below to read their stories.
Amanda Pitre-Hayes
MBA, Haas School of Business, 2003
Farber Intern at Juma Ventures, 2002 and 2003
More »Social Enterprise in the News
September 2008 - REDF Fall e-Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of REDF's newly-designed eNewsletter!
Extending a theme found on our redesigned website, the banner above reminds us of REDF's mission - to create job opportunities and pathways to employment for people facing the greatest barriers to work. We are pleased to share the following news and annoucements with you about how we are endeavoring to do just that.
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Closing "The Charity Gap"
Despite the recent downturn in the U.S. economy, the news from the philanthropic sector in the first quarter of 2008 hasn't been entirely bleak
REDF's Partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Results in Profitability
The low-slung, nondescript buildings at the gritty corner of San Pablo and 23rd streets in Oakland, California are, at a glance, worlds apart
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REDF Tools
REDF invites you to look through our tools. They are listed in order of date published.
To download a tool, or to rate and comment on a tool, please sign-in to our site by using the link at the top of the page.
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REDF Publications
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REDF Launches Training Series with CompassPoint
We recently finalized a partnership with CompassPoint, a San Francisco-based consulting, research, and training organization for nonprofits, to pilot a training series about social enterprise. CompassPoint is well-known in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond for its high-quality training offerings for nonprofit managers; they will provide marketing and logistics for our joint training sessions. REDF, with our extensive experience in the social enterprise field, will
REDF Welcomes Carla Javits, Our New President
REDF’s board and staff are very happy to announce that Carla Javits will become REDF’s President on February 1, 2007.
Introducing the REDF Team!
Kristen Ace — Enterprise Development Manager
John Collins — Projects Associate
Vanessa Collins — Administrative Director
Cynthia Gair — Portfolio Director
Monica Koller — Administrative Assistant
Melinda Tuan — Managing Director
A Message from Melinda Tuan, Managing Director
George Roberts, REDF’s founder and funder, has always said “don’t say anything until you have something significant to say.” Well, it’s been five years since we first launched The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund in January 1997 and we are very excited to report our signs of success!
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Find Information for Me - Social Enterprise Practitioners
REDF shares what we learn with others engaged in the field social enterprise. Explore our publications, tools and other resources below.
To access or post resources by other organizations and individuals producing materials to advance this field, please visit our From the Community section.
More »Find Information for Me - Job Seekers
REDF invites you to access and post job descriptions and resources on our site. Below is a small sample of what we offer on our site. Click the links below each section to see more.
More »Find Information for Me - Academic/Researchers
REDF maintains strong ties to the academic community, and applies in-depth research practices to its work. REDF's methodology has been taught at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, including Harvard Business School, Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and London Business School. Explore topics of interest from REDF and other organizations.
More »Find Information for Me – Businesses & Employers
Corporate social responsibility and “double bottom-line” investing don’t have to be buzzwords anymore. REDF’s market-oriented approaches to job creation demonstrate that you can do well while doing good. Purchase goods and services from a social enterprise. Hire a new, qualified employee who has proven success on the job and in life. Explore the resources below to learn more.
More »Why REDF?
Mission, Vision & Values
REDF work is grounded in an inspiring mission, motivated by an ambitious vision, and achieved by adhering to our core values. Click here to read our Mission, Vision, Values statement.
More »Your Money at Work
Stimulus, Swings and Social Enterprise
by Carla I. Javits, President, REDF
Amidst the news of stock market gyrations, rising unemployment and relentless foreclosures, I heard a CNN commentator suggest a great metaphor for the timing of ‘stimulus’ and its effect on the economy.
More »Find Information for Me - Individual Donors and Foundations
REDF creates values for our donors by leveraging their investment with a proven approach that demonstrates remarkable financial and social returns. Your charitable contribution touches individual lives, strengthens the local nonprofit sector, and informs the global practices of venture philanthropy and social enterprise. Explore the following content and determine this value for yourself. Invest in REDF today and see what a job can do.
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Publications
REDF invites you to access and post resources on our site. We would like to give other organizations the opportunity to share with one another in order to learn and grow in the fields of social enterprise, venture philanthropy, and related fields. Please note that you must be logged-in to our website in order to post or download a resource. You can sign-in by clicking the link at the top of the page.
If you post a relevant resource on our site it will be reviewed and will typically be posted within three business days. If you have any trouble posting please contact info@redf.org.
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More »Hire a Social Enterprise Graduate
Companies seeking to create a stable, reliable workforce have found that working with social enterprise graduates can become an important part of their human resources strategy.
By working within the supportive structure of a social enterprise, employees gain stability in their lives and gain the confidence and basic skills that enable them to become reliable productive workers in the companies that hire them.
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Find Information for Me - News Media
REDF President Carla Javits and other staff members are happy to speak about REDF’s work and issues pertaining to solving joblessness and poverty through meaningful employment.
Please contact REDF’s Director of Operations and Communications, Vanessa Collins at info@redf.org or 415-561-6677 to arrange for interviews or more information.
More »About REDF
REDF creates jobs that change lives. People feel pride in working because a job represents dignity and opportunity, in addition to a steady paycheck. But for young people and adults facing life's greatest barriers, access to gainful employment can seem impossible. REDF has pioneered a model to employ individuals who are overcoming chronic poverty, homelessness, criminal history, substance abuse or mental illness.
More »Assessment Criteria
We work with a portfolio of nonprofit organizations and our search for new groups continues. In particular, we seek San Francisco Bay Area nonprofits that:
More »How We Invest
REDF works closely with its portfolio of nonprofit organizations to build and grow social enterprises. We do this by providing a package of grants and hands-on business assistance, tailored specifically for the needs of the social enterprise(s) being supported.
Types of assistance can include
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Business Solutions
REDF’s portfolio enterprises can deliver a wide array of essential products and services – from landscaping and property management, employment and staffing, building maintenance and janitorial, recycling and silk-screen printing. These businesses, each with deep sector expertise, are part of a portfolio built on qualified sourcing, competitive pricing and unbeatable quality.
Ways to Give
Donate Online
Make a Gift by Check
Please send your check, made payable to REDF, to:
REDF
Attn: Jason Trimiew, Director of Development
221 Main Street, Suite 1550
San Francisco, CA 94105
Please include your name, address, telephone number and email address with your check.
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If you want to help people move off the streets and into jobs, invest in REDF.
The people who support us know that REDF has developed a system that can radically change a pervasive problem - with stunning success.
They see real solutions in knowing that almost 17 out of every 20 people employed in the social enterprises REDF supports stay employed or are in an educational program after 2 years.
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Donate
REDF donors want their contributions to have maximum and sustainable impact. By investing in REDF, they get both.
REDF’s overhead is covered by other sources so 100% of your donation directly supports the employment and support of people overcoming life’s toughest challenges. REDF’s social enterprise model is also self-sustaining—the investment you make now will fuel a social enterprise engine that will provide employment opportunities for years to come.
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Social Enterprises Can Be Your Vendors
When you contract with social enterprises as vendors, your company or organization receives value on two levels: you purchase high-quality goods and services while contributing to the growth and sustainability of unique businesses that hire people who may otherwise be left out of the workforce.
You gain new, well-qualified contractors to perform important functions. At the same time your company demonstrates its commitment to socially responsible business practices and can meet supplier diversity goals.
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Career Search Online
Career Search Online is designed to be simple, fast and even, well
friendly for those searching for their next career opportunity. If you
are an individual who is considering your next career opportunity in
the nonprofit/voluntary sector in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia,
Australia — anywhere in the world — you’ll find Career Search Online to
be one of the easiest yet effective systems to use.
Contact Us
We appreciate your comments and are happy to try to answer any questions you may have. For general inquires, please fill out our online form and you will receive a response within a few days.
If you are interested in providing consulting or business assistanceservices to REDF, joining our staff, or volunteering please fill out this form.
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REDF in the News
REDF has attracted media attention since its launch in 1997 in publications such as the Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, US News & World Report, and the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Juma Ventures employee at SBC Park [720x515]
Cynthia Gair, Managing Director of Programs, REDF [105x150]
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Phalarope Foundation
Phalarope Foundation has been instrumental in the development and success of the REDF Farber Program. A family foundation directed by venture capitalist Stuart Davidson of Labrador Ventures, Phalarope operates under the belief that enterprise development is the route to building strength in underserved communities. In addition to providing support to the REDF Farber Program, Phalarope Foundation has also directly funded members of the REDF Portfolio.
More »History of the Farber Program
In 1997, REDF established the Farber Interns and Fellows Program in partnership with the Phalarope Foundation in honor of the life and work of Michael E. Farber, who passed away in 1996. During his tenure at Rubicon Programs from 1989 to 1996, Mike brought about dramatic growth in Rubicon’s enterprises, and specifically Rubicon Bakery. Through his demonstrated entrepreneurial talent, business acumen, and passion for serving those who are disabled, homeless, or otherwise economically disadvantaged, Mike was an exemplar of the new social entrepreneur.
More »Farber Internships
REDF’s Farber Program offers MBA students the chance to build a career, build a business, and build the community. To view current opportunities, please click here.
More »Farber Fellowships
Since 1997 the REDF Farber Program has offered MBAs a unique opportunity to use their business and management skills within a social enterprise.
More »REDF Farber Program
The REDF Farber Program trains leaders who will effect social change. Through the Farber Program, REDF offers summer and year-long job opportunities in the field of social enterprise to MBA students and graduates.
Farber Fellowships
REDF offers full-year fellowships for MBA graduates and individuals with appropriate business experience.
FAQ
Why Social Enterprise?
REDF partners with a portfolio of social enterprises: businesses owned and operated by nonprofit organizations. These social enterprises employ people who face barriers to employment because of various life circumstances such as homelessness, a criminal history or coming from low-income communities that offer few opportunities. The enterprises aspire to return profit to programs that help people. Offering both employment and life-skills training, our portfolio of social More »
2010/2011 Major Contributors
Individuals
$100,000 and up
Stuart Davidson and Wendy WebsterGeorge Roberts
$50,000 to $99,999
$25,000 to $49,999
Brian and Melinda CarrollFrederick and Emma Goltz
Scott and Amie Nuttall
Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki
$10,000 to $24,999
Harris and Megan BartonMichael and Barbara Calbert
Adam Clammer and Katherine Harbin
Jacques and Dominique Garaïalde
James and Marritje Greene
Oliver Haarman
Johannes and Leili Huth More »