Application Guide

How to Apply for Tele-Fundraiser

at Dansk Vegetarisk Forening

🏢 About Dansk Vegetarisk Forening

Dansk Vegetarisk Forening (DVF) is Denmark's leading plant-based advocacy organization, driving change through education, campaigns, and policy work to promote a vegetarian/vegan food system. Working here means directly contributing to a mission-driven movement, with a supportive team and a strong commitment to animal welfare and sustainability. The organization offers a unique blend of grassroots activism and professional advocacy, making it an inspiring place for anyone passionate about plant-based living.

About This Role

As a Tele-Fundraiser, you'll be the voice of DVF, reaching out to former members to re-engage them and renew their support. This role is crucial for expanding the organization's membership base and funding, directly enabling DVF to continue its impactful campaigns and advocacy. You'll receive training and ongoing feedback, making it an excellent opportunity to develop fundraising skills while making a tangible difference.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves making a series of phone calls to former members, using a script and CRM to track conversations and outcomes. You'll participate in brief team check-ins for feedback and motivation, and spend time between calls updating notes and refining your approach based on what works. The role is highly interactive, with a focus on building rapport and inspiring renewed commitment to DVF's mission.

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🎯 Who Dansk Vegetarisk Forening Is Looking For

  • Genuine belief in and commitment to a plant-based food system, with basic knowledge of vegetarian/vegan lifestyle.
  • Comfortable with phone outreach, including handling rejection and maintaining a positive, resilient attitude.
  • Background in sales, communications, fundraising, or activism is helpful but not required; willingness to learn and improve is key.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting or collaboratively in the Copenhagen office, with flexible availability for 15 or 30 hours per week.

📝 Tips for Applying to Dansk Vegetarisk Forening

1

Highlight any personal connection to vegetarianism/veganism and why DVF's mission resonates with you—this is a core requirement, not just a nice-to-have.

2

Emphasize any experience with phone-based communication, customer service, or fundraising, even if unpaid or volunteer work, as it demonstrates comfort with outreach.

3

Show that you understand the temporary nature of the role: mention your availability for either 15 h/week for 6 months or 30 h/week for 3 months, and confirm you're okay with the flexible distribution.

4

If applying remotely, briefly explain how you stay motivated and organized without an office environment; if applying for the Copenhagen office, mention your appreciation for the plant-based lunch perk.

5

Use the cover letter to demonstrate your resilience: share a brief anecdote about handling rejection or a challenging conversation and what you learned from it.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your personal commitment to plant-based living and why DVF's mission specifically motivates you to fundraise.", 'Any experience (professional or volunteer) in sales, communications, fundraising, or activism, and how it prepared you for phone outreach.', "Your comfort with rejection and ability to maintain enthusiasm and persistence in the face of no's.", 'Flexibility and availability: confirm you can commit to one of the two hour distributions and whether you prefer remote or office-based work.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore DVF's website, especially their campaigns, policy victories, and educational programs, to understand their impact and current initiatives.
  • → Read about Denmark's plant-based movement and DVF's role in it, including any recent news or reports they've published.
  • → Look up the backgrounds of DVF's team or board members to understand the organization's culture and values.
  • → Familiarize yourself with common objections former members might have (e.g., cost, time, skepticism about impact) and how DVF addresses them.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Why do you believe in DVF's mission, and how do you personally align with a plant-based lifestyle?
2 Describe a time you faced rejection (in sales, fundraising, or elsewhere) and how you handled it.
3 How would you approach a call with a lapsed member who is skeptical or uninterested?
4 What strategies would you use to stay motivated and productive in a remote or office-based setting?
5 Can you commit to the temporary schedule (15 h/week for 6 months or 30 h/week for 3 months), and do you have any preferred working hours?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without a clear personal connection to vegetarianism/veganism—DVF expects genuine belief in the cause, not just a job seeker.
  • Underestimating the emotional toll of phone fundraising: avoid saying you're 'fine with rejection' without demonstrating resilience or a growth mindset.
  • Ignoring the temporary nature of the role: don't imply you're looking for permanent employment or fail to specify which hour distribution you can commit to.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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