Manager / Senior Manager / Lead – CSR Partnerships

About the Organization
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.

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 CSR fundraising, corporate relations, industry engagement or business development experience 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.
Experience in skill development, vocational training, apprenticeships, employability, livelihoods, manufacturing, furniture, interiors, building materials or allied sectors will be preferred.
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.
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.
Application Process
Apply through the official careers page: 
Selection process may include Pre-Placement Talk, interviews, SOPs, tests, group discussions or any other process as deemed necessary by the management.