Set SMART Goals
One of the first things to do when planning charity events is to set SMART goals.
Goals will help the team be able to measure their progress along the way. They can provide a challenge and stimulate motivation.
Goals will also help the team stay focused on what is important. they will help set priorities that will be needed to make great plans and proper decisions.
Don’t create a long list of goals for your charity event. If there are too many goals, they won’t be focused and won’t be remembered as the work is carried out on a daily basis.
Limit the overall event goals to two or three. in addition to the overall event goals, individuals should also have two or three personal goals In support of the charity event as well.
Effective goals are SMART goals.
What are SMART Goals?
SMART is an acronym used by many to represent important aspects of effective goals. Make sure your goals have these attributes:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Timely
Change Goals if Needed
Don’t feel that once goals are initially set, they can never be changed. Imagine if you had a goal to raise $50,000.00 for a charity event and the goal was exceeded two months before the event took place. the goal is no longer providing a challenge or incentive for everyone to do their best to raise funds. However, updating the goal or creating a new goal can keep the team focused and challenged.
Have you had experience setting goals for charity events? Let me know what you learned and recommend by leaving a comment.
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