Application Guide
How to Apply for Telephone Fundraising Specialist
at Tušti narvai
🏢 About Tušti narvai
Tušti narvai is a Lithuanian animal rights organization fighting for animal welfare through direct action and advocacy. What makes them unique is their grassroots approach to activism in Lithuania, where they work to create tangible change for animals through fundraising and awareness campaigns. Someone might want to work here to contribute directly to animal protection efforts in a meaningful, hands-on way.
About This Role
As a Telephone Fundraising Specialist at Tušti narvai, you'll be responsible for maintaining relationships with existing donors via phone while actively seeking new supporters for animal rights causes in Lithuania. This role is impactful because you'll directly ensure the organization has sufficient funds to carry out rescue operations, advocacy campaigns, and educational programs that protect animals.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves preparing call lists of existing and potential donors, conducting 15-20 personalized phone conversations about animal welfare issues in Lithuania, updating donor records with conversation notes and commitments, and participating in virtual team meetings to coordinate fundraising strategies with colleagues. You'll balance relationship maintenance with new donor outreach while managing your schedule independently from your remote workspace.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Tušti narvai Is Looking For
- A compassionate communicator who can discuss animal welfare issues with empathy while maintaining professional fundraising conversations
- Someone resilient enough to handle rejection from potential donors without losing motivation, understanding that activism work has challenging moments
- A self-starter who can manage their part-time schedule effectively while working remotely, demonstrating responsibility in planning outreach activities
- A person with basic English communication skills who can collaborate with international colleagues while primarily focusing on Lithuanian donor outreach
📝 Tips for Applying to Tušti narvai
Mention any personal connection to animal welfare or experience with Lithuanian activism in your application materials
Highlight specific examples of phone-based communication experience, even if from non-fundraising roles
Demonstrate your ability to work independently in a remote setting by describing how you manage your time without direct supervision
Include any experience with donor databases or CRM systems, as this will be valuable for tracking conversations
Show understanding of the emotional aspects of animal rights work by acknowledging the need for stress resistance in your cover letter
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your motivation for supporting animal rights specifically in Lithuania and why Tušti narvai's mission resonates with you", 'Concrete examples of your phone communication skills and ability to build rapport with strangers', "How you've demonstrated stress resistance in previous roles or volunteer work, especially in emotionally challenging contexts", 'Your approach to planning and organizing work independently in a remote environment']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Tušti narvai's recent campaigns and animal rescue operations in Lithuania
- → The specific challenges facing animal welfare in Lithuania compared to other countries
- → The organization's funding structure and how donations have been used in past projects
- → Lithuanian cultural attitudes toward animal rights and how this might affect fundraising conversations
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on fundraising skills without showing genuine interest in animal welfare
- Presenting as overly aggressive or sales-focused rather than relationship-building oriented
- Failing to acknowledge the emotional challenges of animal rights work and the need for resilience
📅 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!