RSF provides loans to workforce development programs that create positive social impact through job training and career development programs, especially for those looking for work after experiencing homelessness, incarceration, or addiction. We seek to partner with social enterprises that are creating jobs and building wealth in historically marginalized and under-resourced communities.
We offer a variety of loan options including mortgage loans, construction loans, equipment loans, and working capital lines of credit to organizations that are providing access to job and career training, meaningful jobs, and social support systems to at-risk and other-abled individuals participating productively in the economic life of communities.
Complete our simple loan application to get the process started.
Apply todayRSF provides financing for enterprises that deliver job training and workforce development services with a mission-first approach. We focus on social enterprises based in the U.S. and Canada that are working to create long-term positive social impact. General criteria for borrowers includes:
Annual revenue of at least $750,000
Excellent history of repayment on debt
Two or more years of operating history
Ability to provide collateral (which may include pledges or guarantees)
Operating cash flow positive or can demonstrate a path to an operating cash flow surplus in 12-24 months
Needs ranging from $200,000 to $5 million
Borrowing from RSF to support you enterprise will be a different experience as we take a relationship-based approach with all of our clients. We work exclusively with impact-focused organizations and impact investors are our capital source.
Our loans have supported many organizations that are committed to removing barriers and expanding access to job training, career support services, jobs and income, as well as a sense of purpose and value through work.
We also know it takes more than capital to scale impact. Aside from loans, RSF’s integrated capital approach means we also provide network connections, advisory support and other forms of non-financial and resources.
RSF prioritizes lending to organizations that demonstrate broad, meaningful community benefits. We seek to partner with ventures that are committed to serving historically marginalized people of color, women, indigenous communities, and rural and low-income regions.
Timing and steps to receive a loan
Learn moreRSF seeks to work with any organizations who are creating opportunities for training, education, job access, or other programs that elevate individuals to meaningful access to pathways to quality jobs. Models include staffing, training, job access, transitional, etc.
Yes, RSF is constantly working with other lenders, equity investors, foundations, government funders, and combinations of different capital types. RSF is well versed in many forms of capital. We welcome the opportunity to partner with values-based banks, community development financial institutions, nonprofit lenders and family offices with lending programs.
Yes, RSF uses the RSF Impact Assessment (RIA) to collect qualitative and quantitative impact information from borrower partners. The RIA is part of a multi-year effort to gather impact information which will be used to inform RSF management decisions, report RSF’s community impact in aggregate, and support individual borrower impact goals. The assessment seeks to embed Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) principles throughout the assessment as a priority focus on understanding borrower impact in communities.
RIA questions fall into six categories: Impact Model, Community and Field Building, Organizational Structure and Employee Experience, Resource Management and Supply Chain, Leadership and Organizational Culture, and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI).
The assessment survey takes about an hour to complete and we ask that it be updated annually so we can track and support progress over time.
Amy Bird
Senior Manager, Social Enterprise Lending
amy.bird@rsfsocialfinance.org
415.561.7985