Grant-backed expansion South Carolina First Steps recently secured a $2.25M grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to pilot a new approach for early childhood readiness, signaling potential for funded partnerships, program expansion, and technology-enabled outcomes tracking that a sales team could align with.

Public-private partnership As a state-level public-private partnership focused on early childhood services, the organization is likely open to collaborations with nonprofits, edu-tech vendors, and service providers that can demonstrate measurable impact and grant-aligned value.

Executive leadership A new executive director was hired in 2024, indicating potential openness to strategic initiatives, vendor relationships, and pilot programs that require executive sponsorship and alignment with organizational goals.

Tech ecosystem Current tech stack includes Sage Intacct, iCIMS, BambooHR, Zoom, and data/marketing tools, suggesting receptiveness to procurement of integrated software solutions for grants management, applicant tracking, HR processes, and data analytics.

Community partnerships Past and ongoing collaborations with foundations and local nonprofits (e.g., Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Abbey partnership) illustrate a track record of alliance-building, offering opportunities for co-branded programs, training platforms, or literacy-focused edtech solutions.