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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for me SMART Goals is a great tool and thank you highlighting it on the website.I’ve noticed that it’s made a difference in my life when I’ve set some for myself. I hope more people give this system a try since it’s so beneficial. Thank you for sharing this post.
mylyn,
Thanks for sharing your positive experience with using SMART goals in your life. I discovered the same thing.
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Hmm, it’s like playing dart. You have to have a goal and you have to do anything to reach that goal.
I’d have to agree with you on this statement. If you put it that sense, it does seem a lot like playing dart.
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I’m not sure that playing ‘Darts’ is the simile I would choose but I suppose ‘measurable’ would make sense here. I think the SMART mantra is good for many of life’s challenges.
David,
The reason I believe the dartboard makes sense is because we are striving to hit a specific and challenging mark when we are working towards a goal.
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Yeah, I agree with you. You really need that SMART goal in order to make you plan right. You need to do anything whatever it takes to achieved it.
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Hazel – Thanks for the challenge. It is important to work hard to make our goals and make a difference when we do.
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Planning SMART Goals can be tricky so you really have to think things through. Even the slightest mistake can make a big difference.
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Leslie,
SMART goals do need to be taken seriously when setting them. I don’t know that they are tricky, but it does take some creativity. The big thing is not to put off setting goals because you might not get them “right.” Set SMART goals, work towards them, and reevaluate the goals periodically.
Roger Carr recently posted..Changing your lifestyle: 4 Ways to make yourself feel good
I would choose but I suppose ‘measurable’ would make sense here. I think the SMART mantra is good for many of life’s challenges.You have to have a goal and you have to do anything to reach that goal.Anyway, thanks for sharing.
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