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Are you having a hard time squeezing? self-care practices into your busy schedule? Join us for the Simplified Self-Care for Busy Leaders workshop — part two of our three-part series on Leader Mental Health. In this session, we’ll dive into: ?What self-care really means? ? Why it’s crucial for maintaining productivity and effective leadership ? Practical strategies to weave self-care seamlessly into your daily life Hosted by Allison Tibbs, CEO of Nourished Life Coaching & Consulting and Founder of the Nourished Life Society, don’t miss the opportunity to preview REDF Accelerator-like content and gain tangible tools to support your mental well-being. Register here: https://bit.ly/3APlGtP Learn more about the REDF Accelerator: redf.org/accelerator

REDF Senior Advisor Carla Javits is an inspiration, thought partner, and mentor to so many of us. We are so excited to see her being celebrated and awarded for all she’s done and continues to do in the social impact space! HUGE congratulations for receiving the 2024 University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy Special Award for Outstanding Service for Supporting the Next Generation of Public Leaders!

REDF believes that what an individual has navigated and overcome — be it poverty, homelessness, or involvement with the justice system — is not just their lived experience, but their lived expertise. Learn why we’ve funneled most of our investments to ESEs led by leaders who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) or share the lived experience of those they employ. Learn more in our latest impact report: https://lnkd.in/evew2u66

We were so excited to be at this year's Prosperity Now Summit! ?? ?? ?? Let us know if you were there in the comments below. ?

At REDF we are always learning, and one of the ways we do so is through feedback. Truly listening to our partners helps us better understand what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. Yon Jimenez-Macuso, Learning and Evidence Manager at REDF, recently completed his Feedback Champion Fellowship (congrats, Yon! ??), and has shared some of the lessons he’s learned. From reminding us that “Feedback is a journey, not a destination”, to bringing us deep into the Feedback field (did you know whole conferences are dedicated to it?), check out Yon’s list of five critical elements needed for effective feedback: https://lnkd.in/eZTPCYFP

Did you know? At REDF, we pair all of our grants and loans with tailored capacity-building support to amplify the success of the employment social enterprises we back. It’s an approach with proven results. In fact, our partners have seen more than 20% growth in the number of people they can hire, train, and support. Learn how we blend capital with capacity for success: https://lnkd.in/eFXkS8Zu

We’re officially verified! People and Planet First is building a global movement for an economy that puts people and the planet first. How? By connecting partners that are transforming business, and building an economy that works for everyone. We’re thrilled to be among the amazing, worldwide enterprises verified: https://lnkd.in/eS_zbAFN??

What does the world look like when millions of people overcoming barriers to employment experience economic power? Earlier this year at Jobs for the Future (JFF) annual conference Horizons 2024: The Power of Us, we were announced as a founding member of JFF’s 75 Million Network, a growing partnership of change makers across sectors dedicated to JFF's North Star ?: By 2033, 75M people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs. “It’s not just about the 75 million people in quality jobs, it’s about what becomes possible for the generations around and beyond them, their joy, and their sense of possibility, too.” Our CEO, Maria Kim shared favorite moments and reflections of Horizons 2024, read about it here: https://lnkd.in/eS2qmXxr

Applications for our 2025 #REDFAccelerator cohort are open! Looking for a preview for Accelerator-like content? Check out our new 3-part series on Leader Mental Health – starting TODAY! ? Today’s session will cover key topics such as understanding mental health, its significance in leadership, and the development of an actionable plan to sustain mental well-being. Register here: https://bit.ly/3MApIJm Other sessions to look out for: ? Session 2: Simplified Self-Care for Busy Leaders | Register here: https://bit.ly/3APlGtP ? Session 3: Calm in Chaos | Register here: https://bit.ly/3z8S0HK This series will be hosted by Allison Tibbs, CEO of Nourished Life Coaching & Consulting and Founder of the Nourished Life Society, a coaching community for high-achieving women, a certified personal trainer, wellness coach, award-winning podcast host, and on-camera fitness trainer for Tonal & BODi. Learn more about the REDF Accelerator: https://lnkd.in/gixMu3YR

Today, we announced our newest commitment in partnership with the Ford Foundation. ? The $6 million investment in locally-owned small businesses in Appalachia will provide multiple options for customized financing solutions that businesses can tailor to meet their specific needs. ? We’re proud to invest in the economic development of this critical region of the country. Learn more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ez_JJMQw ? #Appalachia #economicdevelopment #qualityjobs #jobcreation