How to apply for Telephone Fundraising Specialist

About Tušti narvai

Tušti narvai is a Lithuanian animal advocacy organization that campaigns against factory farming and promotes plant-based diets. The group works remotely and hires part-time staff who contact donors by phone and email to fund its operations.

About the role

As a telephone fundraising specialist, you will call and email current supporters and prospective donors to raise money for animal welfare advocacy in Lithuania. The role is 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling, and you may take on more hours and responsibilities over time. Your work directly sustains the organization's campaigns.

A typical day

You spend most of your shift calling current and prospective donors, logging call outcomes, and sending follow-up emails. You may have a short team check-in and use remaining time to review donor lists or complete training modules. The schedule is flexible, but you must track your 20 hours and monthly training separately.

Who Tušti narvai is looking for

• Comfortable making phone calls to ask for donations and can handle rejection without losing motivation.
• Listens actively to people with different views on animal farming and responds without arguing.
• Speaks and writes basic English to coordinate with international colleagues.
• Can manage a part-time schedule of 20 hours per week and set aside 3–5 hours monthly for training.

Tips for this application

• State clearly in your first paragraph that you can work 20 hours per week and are available for flexible scheduling.
• Mention any prior experience with phone calls, fundraising, sales, or customer service, even if unpaid or short-term.
• Explain why you want to fundraise specifically for animal advocacy in Lithuania, not just any nonprofit.
• Confirm your basic English proficiency for working with international colleagues.
• If you have Lithuanian language skills, note them, since the donor base is likely Lithuanian-speaking.

What to cover in your cover letter

Write about your ability to make donor calls and handle stress. Show that you understand Tušti narvai's focus on factory farming and plant-based diets. Confirm your availability for 20 hours per week plus monthly training. Explain how you would listen to donors with different perspectives and still ask for support.

Research before applying

• Read Tušti narvai's website and social media to learn their current campaigns against factory farming.
• Find out what plant-based diet promotion projects they run in Lithuania.
• Check if they have published annual reports or donor updates to understand how funds are used.
• Look up basic facts about factory farming in Lithuania to speak knowledgeably in an interview.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you would handle a donor who says they disagree with animal advocacy.
• Your experience with phone-based fundraising or cold calling.
• How you stay motivated when many calls do not lead to donations.
• Your understanding of Tušti narvai's campaigns against factory farming and for plant-based diets.
• Your weekly availability for 20 hours and willingness to complete 3–5 hours of monthly training.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying without mentioning availability for 20 hours per week and flexible scheduling.
• Writing a generic cover letter that does not mention animal advocacy or Tušti narvai's name.
• Claiming fluency in English when you only have basic proficiency, since the role requires only basic English.