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.... more>>

 

San Francisco Conservation Corps Joins the REDF Portfolio

We are pleased to announce San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC) as the newest member of our portfolio. SFCC enables at-risk young adults to become economically self-sufficient by providing them with education, work experience, and career development assistance. According to REDF Board member Stuart Moldaw, who helped select SFCC for the REDF Portfolio, “My visit to the San Francisco Conservation Corps showed me what wonderful work they do, and how good a fit they will be as a member of REDF’s portfolio. I was especially impressed with the presentations made by the young people from the work crews.”... more>>

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.” ...more>>

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.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation recently awarded REDF a $1,000,000, three-year grant. Half of the funds are for general operating support and half for a 1:2 ratio matching grant for gifts and pledges of $100,000 or more. For details on how to leverage Hewlett’s matching grant to increase your donation, please contact Carla Javits at (415) 561-6677.

The Aspen Institute joined our list of supporters with underwriting for REDF's Stepping Out of the Maze: Aligning to Improve the Nonprofit Capital Market...  more>>

 

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. To date, the Farber Program has engaged 81 MBAs from 24 business schools who have completed 114 projects for REDF and our portfolio organizations. Farber Alumni are employed at a wide variety of businesses and nonprofits...  more>>

 

REDF Helps Build the Field of Social Enterprise

Since January 2007, REDF has contributed to the advancement of social enterprise across the globe. According to a recent NYU study of 54 business schools, REDF case studies were found to be two of the top 20 most often taught on social enterprise.

In addition, REDF participated in a number of events to date this year, including NYU Stern’s Fourth Annual Conference of Social Entrepreneurs, the Skoll World Forum in Oxford, a briefing with the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, the 8th Gathering of the Social Enterprise Alliance, San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth and their Families (DCYF) training for community members, and the East Bay Small Business Development Center.

REDF Welcomes New Development Director, Jason Trimiew

REDF is delighted to introduce the newest member of our team, Development Director Jason Trimiew. Jason’s experience as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Catholic Charities CYO and as a board member of A Home Away From Homelessness will greatly benefit REDF’s ability to build a comprehensive fundraising program and expand and strengthen relationships with individual and institutional partners. Jason earned a B.A. in business administration from Covenant College and an M.A. in International and Development Economics from the University of San Francisco. Welcome to REDF, Jason!

Carla Javits Honored By Resources for Community Development

Recently, the Berkeley-based Resources for Community Development recognized Carla Javits for her many years dedicated to improving the lives of homeless and very low-income people. REDF board members Stuart Davidson and Julia Lopez along with San Francisco Foundation Program Officer Carol Lamont and Walter and Elise Haas Sr. Fund’s Pamela David attended the award ceremony to help Carla and her family celebrate this noteworthy honor.

REDF’s 2006/2007 Donors

We are grateful for the support we receive from our generous donors.

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
Gordon Dean
William and Phyllis Draper
Saturnino and Elizabeth Fanlo
Doris and Donald Fisher
Greg Fleming
Jacques R. Garaialde
Perry and Donna Golkin
Frederick and Emma Goltz
Reinhard Gorenflos
Paul and Cassandra Hazen
Marc and Jennifer Lipschultz
Julia I. Lopez
Ronald and Karen Lott
Robert I. MacDonnell
Robert and Ariane Matschullat
James C. McIntosh
Ellen and Michael Michelson
Phyllis and Stuart G. Moldaw
David A. Netjes
Scott and Amie Nuttall
John Pfeffer
Michael and Catherine Podell
George R. Roberts
Charles R. Schwab
Talbott and Carter Brooks Simonds
John Skov and Jacqueline B. Jones
Scott and Lisa Stuart
Nicholas E. Thomson
Lynn and Peter Wendell
Michael and Bobbie Wilsey
Andrea Zafer

Foundations and Corporations
The Aspen Institute
Deloitte & Touche LLP
The Gymboree Corporation
HRJ Charities, Inc.
The Herringer Family Foundation
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Henry L. Hillman Foundation
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
Moldaw Family Foundation
Morgan Stanley
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Phalarope Foundation
The Roberts Foundation
Ross Stores
The Safeway Foundation
Seiler & Company, LLP
Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Foundation
Talbott Lea Simonds Foundation
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
The UPS Foundation
Woodcock Foundation

Corporate Matching Gifts
The Hillman Company

If our list is incomplete or your name is listed inaccurately, please accept our sincere apologies and contact Vanessa Collins at 415-561-6677.

If you wish to join our list of generous supporters, please click here or contact the REDF development office at 415-561-6677.