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The Role
Generate and close CSR-funded skilling projects by developing corporate, donor, foundation, and industry partnerships. Responsibilities include pipeline building, proposal and budget preparation, donor negotiations, MoU coordination, partnership onboarding, project coordination, MIS tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The role supports skilling, apprenticeships, RPL, certification, placement-linked training, and workforce development initiatives across India.
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About the Organization
Objective
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Benefits
Furniture and Fittings Skill Council is an industry-led organization 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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 CSR fundraising, corporate relations, industry engagement or business development experience may also be considered.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in CSR partnerships, fundraising, corporate relations, industry engagement, business development, institutional partnerships, skill development, livelihoods or workforce development.
- Experience in skill development, vocational training, apprenticeships, employability, livelihoods, manufacturing, furniture, interiors, building materials or allied sectors will be preferred.
- 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.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building ability.
- Target-oriented approach and follow-up discipline.
- Ownership and accountability.
- Problem-solving and coordination skills.
- Willingness to travel across India.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package as per industry standards and experience.
- 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.
Apply through the official careers page: https://ffsc.in/careers
Selection process may include Pre-Placement Talk, interviews, SOPs, tests, group discussions or any other process as deemed necessary by the management.
Skills Required
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in CSR partnerships, fundraising, corporate relations, industry engagement, business development, institutional partnerships, skill development, livelihoods, or workforce development
- MBA or Master's degree in Management, CSR, Social Work, Rural Management, Development Studies, Public Policy, Business Development, or a related discipline
- Strong CSR fundraising, corporate relations, industry engagement, or business development experience for graduate applicants
- Experience in skill development, vocational training, apprenticeships, employability, livelihoods, manufacturing, furniture, interiors, building materials, or allied sectors
- CSR fundraising and project acquisition skills
- Corporate outreach and donor engagement skills
- Proposal writing and pitch presentation skills
- Budgeting, MoU coordination, and negotiation skills
- MIS, reporting, and impact documentation skills
- MS Office proficiency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building ability
- Target-oriented approach, follow-up discipline, ownership, accountability, problem-solving, and coordination skills
- Willingness to travel across India
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The Company
What We Do
Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) is an Indian not-for-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act. It supports the sustainable development of the furniture and interior industry through skill-development initiatives, training, collaborations, and industry-led ecosystem building. With support from more than 1,500 companies, associations, academia, and Skill Ambassadors, FFSC develops industry-relevant capabilities in furniture, interior, and related design disciplines.
