<p>Development/Fundraising VISTA - South Carolina First Steps</p> <p>South Carolina First Steps is the state's early childhood agency and nonprofit network supporting children's school readiness in partnership with families, caregivers, and communities. South Carolina First Steps is an established VISTA site with opportunities for VISTAs to experience training and professional development, networking, and personal growth. South Carolina First Steps is currently seeking a Development/Fundraising VISTA to use their talents to increase the capacity of the state's early childhood system and its network of 46 county-level nonprofits, known as Local Partnerships, to serve children ages 0-5 and their families. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : The Development VISTA member will build the capacity of SC First Steps and its nonprofit network of 46 local First Steps partnerships by developing and implementing high-quality fundraising strategies that increase our network's capacity to serve low income families with children ages 0-5 throughout South Carolina. The Development VISTA's activities will focus on cultivation and recognition of donors and coordination of fundraising event(s) in order to raise additional financial resources, so that our programs will reach more children and families in poverty.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Non-Profit Management , Writing/Editing , Communications , Team Work .</p>