An economy that works.
For everyone.
We invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
We call these businesses employment social enterprises (or ESEs, for short).
When ESEs succeed, they redefine who and what is worthy of investment. Our goal is to help that success ripple outward—creating a halo effect that reaches communities across the country. To do that, we focus on three strategies: building strong ecosystems, building the field, and building the evidence behind what works.
From Individual Impact to Systemic Change:
Building Ecosystems
We're building thriving regional ecosystems with a disciplined, learning-centered approach that starts with deep investment in three regions, each testing a different pathway to systemic change.
Los Angeles
Illinois
Appalachia
Building the Field
We're investing in and building the field, while bringing in new partners — including traditional employers who are adopting ESE practices and helping drive broader change.
Building Evidence
By investing in promising models, we’ll learn which practices best help people build economic power — and share what works so others can adopt it.
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Economic Power
Caira WoodsDeputy Director, Economic Mobility and Opportunity, Gates Foundation
Le’Ann DuranSenior Director, Portfolio Co-Lead, Blue Meridian Partners
Demaree MillerProgram Officer, Housing & Homelessness, Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation
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2024 Impact Report
Growing the Movement: $3.1B in Revenue Earned, More than 157K People Employed.
Since 1997, Redefine Alliance has invested in over 363 employment social enterprises.
We’ve helped hundreds of employment social enterprises balance purpose and profit. Here are just a few:
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Do you run a social impact business that hires overlooked talent?
We’d love to learn more about you and your potential fit with our programs.