Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC)
Website:
ffsc.in
Job details:
About Us
Furniture & Fittings Skill Council is a Not-for-Profit organization, registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.
Job Description
Position: Manager / Senior Manager / Lead – CSR Partnerships
Location
Gurugram, with pan-India travel as per project and partnership requirements.
About the Organisation
Furniture and Fittings Skill Council is an industry-led organisation dedicated to the sustainable development of the furniture and interior industry in India. With the support of 1500+ companies, associations, academia and Skill Ambassadors, FFSC aims to build a strong ecosystem through skill development initiatives and collaborations.
Objective
The role will be responsible for generating CSR-funded projects, building corporate and industry partnerships, managing donor relationships and supporting FFSC’s skilling, apprenticeship, RPL, certification, placement-linked training and workforce development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and engage corporates, CSR teams, foundations and industry partners for CSR-funded skilling projects.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of CSR and partnership opportunities.
- Prepare concept notes, proposals, budgets, presentations and MoUs.
- Lead donor meetings, negotiations, project closures and partnership onboarding.
- Develop industry collaborations for skilling, apprenticeship, RPL, certification and placement-linked initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for smooth project execution.
- Track project progress, maintain MIS and ensure timely donor reporting.
- Represent FFSC in CSR meetings, industry forums and stakeholder discussions.
- Key Performance Indicators
- Value and number of CSR-funded projects generated and closed.
- Number of new corporate, CSR and industry partnerships developed.
- Donor pipeline strength and proposal-to-conversion ratio.
- Repeat funding, donor retention and long-term partnership development.
- Industry participation in training, apprenticeship, placement, RPL and mentoring initiatives.
- Timely submission of proposals, MoUs, reports, dashboards and impact documents.
- Quality of project coordination, stakeholder satisfaction and reporting compliance.
Requirements:
Educational Qualification
- MBA / Master’s degree in Management, CSR, Social Work, Rural Management, Development Studies, Public Policy, Business Development or a related discipline is preferred.
- Graduates with strong experience in CSR fundraising, corporate relations, industry engagement, or business development may also be considered.
Work Experience:
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in CSR partnerships, fundraising, corporate relations, industry engagement, business development, institutional partnerships, skill development, livelihoods or workforce development.
- We prefer experience in skill development, vocational training, apprenticeships, employability, livelihoods, manufacturing, furniture, interiors, building materials, or allied sectors.
Technical Competencies:
- CSR fundraising and project acquisition.
- Corporate outreach and donor engagement.
- Proposal writing and pitch presentations.
- Budgeting, MoU coordination and negotiation.
- MIS, reporting and impact documentation.
- MS Office proficiency.
Generic Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building ability.
- Target-oriented approach and follow-up discipline.
- Ownership and accountability.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package as per market standards.
- Opportunity to work with corporates, industry leaders, associations and institutions.
- Exposure to national-level CSR, skilling and workforce development initiatives.
- Professional development through project leadership and industry collaboration.
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