South Carolina First Steps

Tickets are going fast for the 2024 SC Summit on Early Childhood: Where We Begin in Columbia on December 5! If tickets are gone, join the waitlist! We will contact you if we have cancellations. The day will be filled with insights and inspiration from leading experts. Dr. Dana Suskind will deliver the morning keynote on “The Age of AI” and how technology can support healthy, equitable child development. At lunch, John L.S. Simpkins will explore the powerful connection between community, leadership, and family prosperity. This is your chance to learn from incredible advocates for children and families. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e97mCATE #SCSummit2024 #EarlyChildhood #DanaSuskind #JohnSimpkins #CommunityAndFamily

We’re honored to have John L.S. Simpkins as the lunchtime keynote speaker at the 2024 SC Summit on Early Childhood: Where We Begin in Columbia on December 5! A passionate advocate for children, families, and communities, John will explore the powerful connection between community and family success, highlight successful place-based initiatives in the South, and share key factors that drive prosperity for both parents and children. Join us for an inspiring session on how strong communities can help families thrive! Registration will be closing soon! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e97mCATE . #SCSummit2024 #CommunityProsperity #JohnSimpkins #EarlyChildhood

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Dana Suskind as keynote speaker at the 2024 SC Summit on Early Childhood in Columbia on December 5! Dr. Suskind, co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, will present “The Age of AI: How We Can Promote Healthy, Equitable Child Development in Today’s World.” She’ll share insights on early brain development, the role of parents, and how technology can scale support for children’s growth. Join us to hear from a leading voice in early childhood development! Registration will be closing soon! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e97mCATE . #SCSummit2024 #EarlyChildhood #DanaSuskind #TMWCenter

????We are recruiting for a Development/Fundraising #VISTA, to help raise funds for local First Steps partnerships and support local partnerships with their fundraising efforts. This position seeks a candidate with strong written communication skills and a talent for organization, collaboration, team work and event planning. Graphic design, web and social media publishing skills preferred. The position is full-time Monday-Friday in-person, based in Columbia, SC for one year of service. It’s a good fit for someone who has just graduated college, taking a gap year, or considering a career change. The VISTA living allowance for our geographic area is $68.39 per day, equating $2,080 per month and $24,962 per year. AmeriCorps VISTAs that complete their one-year term of service are eligible for a Segal Education Award to apply towards higher education costs. ????Learn more about VISTA service and apply here by November 15th: https://lnkd.in/eq5_x68F ???? #AmeriCorpsVISTA #Fundraising #AmeriCorps

Last Friday, our team gathered at EdVenture Children’s Museum for our annual team retreat. We collaborated with our partners at Advocacy & Communication Solutions, LLC to work towards creating our strategic plan for the next five years. Here's to another year of working together to serve South Carolina's young children and families! Want to see yourself in next year's group photo? We're on the lookout for bright, dedicated team-players like you to join our crew. Check out current opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/d55926_u #FirstStepsIsHere

?? We're Hiring! Join Our Growing Team ?? We are seeking passionate, talented, and driven individuals to fill multiple positions across our team. Make South Carolina First Steps your next career move! View more details of our openings here: https://bit.ly/4h11Z30 #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Finance #Parenting #Nonprofit #Partnerships #Accounting

Meet our new executive director! Please join us in welcoming Tracy Ann Vandervliet as the new executive director of South Carolina First Steps, starting October 17. “I am truly honored to have this opportunity to work alongside families and communities to ensure that every child has the chance to reach their full potential,” says Ann. “I look forward to building on the strong foundation First Steps has laid over the past 25 years, continuing to advance collaborative, family-centered systems that support the healthy development and education of young children across South Carolina.” To learn more about Ann's background and new role at First Steps, read the full announcement on our website: https://lnkd.in/eT-zEJit

South Carolina First Steps is looking for a Director of Finance! The Director of Finance will provide: ?? Financial Oversight & Compliance: Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cash management, accounting, compliance monitoring, and internal/external reporting of the Agency's grant awards and expenditures. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and private grants, leading corrective actions for any non-compliance. ?? Collaboration & Support: Works closely with the CFO, Director of Grantmaking and Development, program staff, and local partnerships. Supports agency reporting, accounting, and participates in meetings related to grants and programs. ?? Grant Management: Monitors grant fund usage, ensuring timely and appropriate spending. Prepares and distributes budget and spending analyses, and manages invoicing or draw requests for grant reimbursements. ?? Supervision & Backup: Supervises Accounts Payable and staff assisting with financial tasks. Maintains state and agency accounting processes, and serves as a backup for the Chief Financial Officer on selected tasks. ?? To apply visit: https://bit.ly/4fZL540 ?? ?? Hurry! This application will close on October 16th! ??

Want to supercharge your resume while making a real difference? Join our South Carolina First Steps AmeriCorps team as a VISTA member! Help expand the reach and impact of South Carolina First Steps by building our capacity in areas of communications, nonprofit management, and system building. Whether you're a recent graduate or a career-changer, this is your chance to advance your career while helping to eradicate poverty in our state. With a year of full-time service in a dynamic, mission-driven work environment, you'll play a key role in creating a future in which all children, families, and communities can thrive. Apply now and be a trailblazer for positive change in South Carolina https://lnkd.in/eq5_x68F #Volunteer #AmeriCorps #AmeriCorpsVISTA

?? ?? South Carolina First Steps is seeking out a Development Officer! ?? Learn more here ? ? ? https://lnkd.in/eAKK9zw3 ?? Fundraising: Identify funding sources, approach suitable funders, and solicit donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. ?? Donor Management: Oversee donor recognition, stewardship, and online giving platforms, and manage the donor database. ?? Engagement Strategies: Lead annual fundraising campaigns, volunteer events, and ad hoc fundraisers. Organize volunteer committees, recruit/manage volunteers, and solicit both monetary and in-kind donors for event planning. ?? Campaign Communications and Marketing: Conduct diverse activities like mail and online appeals, presentations, site visits, and one-on-one outreach. Support communication and media efforts tied to fundraising by collaborating with the Communications Team.