May 2026 - Redefine Alliance

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- National Field BuildingWe invest in businesses across the country that reveal and reinforce the talents of people breaking through barriers to employment
  - CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
  - AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
  - GrantmakingCatalytic investments for employment social enterprises at key inflection points
  - Impact Investing FundFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
  - Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
  - Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- Regional EcosystemsWe’re cultivating place-based networks of social enterprises, inclusive employers, public agencies, funders, and social service partners
  - Los AngelesAn established ecosystem, focused on transformative scale
  - IllinoisA fast-expanding ecosystem, focused on policy achievement
  - AppalachiaAn emerging ecosystem, focused on seeding capacity & coordination
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About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, Redefine Alliance has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsRedefine Alliance achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News & Research
- News & ResearchLearn the latest about the incredible work happening throughout our Redefine Alliance community
- Economic PowerExplore our research around economic power, and learn some concrete steps that employers and communities can take to help people build autonomy in their own lives.
- EvidenceWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
- WorkshopWorkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
- PressCheck out features & interviews on ESEs and inclusive employers from news outlets around the country

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News: Illinois’s ESE Definition Bill Passes the State Legislature!

5.30.26

An exciting development in the effort to codify employment social enterprises into state law in Illinois. Next step: the Governor’s desk!

News: Illinois’s ESE Definition Bill Passes the State Legislature!

5.29.26

On the heels of an evaluation that showed significant statewide value, the nation-leading CA RISE program is slated to return for its second cohort in 2026.

News: Illinois’s ESE Definition Bill Passes the State Legislature!

5.26.26

News: Illinois’s ESE Definition Bill Passes the State Legislature!

5.14.26

$155.9 million in new earned revenue. 3,887 new employees. 83 public-sector contracts and grants. Read on to see the scale of success from CA RISE’s first cohort.

News: Illinois’s ESE Definition Bill Passes the State Legislature!

5.8.26

46 loans and investments completed. $15.1 million in capital. Read the full details on a banner year of impact for RIIF.

News: Illinois’s ESE Definition Bill Passes the State Legislature!

5.4.26

We believe that ecosystems will be the most reliable path towards achieving transformative impact at scale. Here’s where we’re working first.

News: Illinois’s ESE Definition Bill Passes the State Legislature!

5.1.26

This week, LA Mayor Bass issued a new directive to strengthen fair chance employment. Los Angeles employment social enterprises stand ready to act!