SMART Goals in grant writing

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• So, your organisation has identified a need or an
  area that they feel they can address for the
  community.
• When applying for a grant the grant writer
  provides a comprehensive proposal and detailed
  information to the grant provider that will
  enable them to definitively award the grant that
  best addresses the needs of the community.

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• The grant writer defines the outcomes or the
  long-term results and benefits that the
  project/program will deliver.
• As part of the grant application process the
  grant writer needs to clearly articulate the
  desired outcomes and how they can and will be
  measured.
• The rationale or reason for the project provides
  the grant issuer with information about the
  specific situation, problem or need the project
  or program is aiming to address.

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• Once our outcomes and rationale are defined, the
  grant writer needs to articulate the project or
  program goals and objectives.
• So, what is the difference between goals and
  objectives?
• The basic definition of a goal is a purpose or an
  aim, it is an idea, or plan for the future
  performance or the desired result.
• The objectives are the specific steps that will
  be taken to achieve the desired result.
• Put simply goals are the outcome you are trying
  to achieve, and objectives are the actions or
  strategies that will help you reach or
  successfully achieve your goal

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• Goals should match your needs statement, outcomes
  and rationale and specifically define what your
  proposal will achieve or accomplish for the
  target group.
• The goals and objectives detail the desired
  results or outcome of the program and how your
  organisation plans to achieve them.

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• Using the SMART goal setting approach adds a
  dimension of structure and accountability to
  goals or objectives and makes them more
  definitive.
• There are several interpretations of the words
  within the acronym SMART goals and objectives but
  using the SMART goal setting approach is a method
  of ensuring the program goals are attainable.

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• SMART goals and objectives are
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Realistic
• Time sensitive
• Attainable
• Relevant
• Time bound
• Time based

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• Specific
• When writing goals avoid vagueness. What do you
  want to accomplish and what steps or strategies
  are required to achieve it?
• Why do we want to accomplish this goal?

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• Measurable
• You need to be able to quantify your success and
  know and recognise when you have achieved your
  goal.
• This can be quantitative such as something like
  productivity increase or more money saved or
  earned or qualitative such as more client
  satisfaction and positive feedback or referrals.

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• Achievable or attainable
• Be realistic about skills, experience and
  abilities. Are there any obstacles or limitations
  that will stop you reaching or achieving your
  goal?
• What skills or tools are required to achieve your
  goal? Do you have these, or can you access them?

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• Relevant or realistic
• Will achieving the goal be meaningful to the
  target group? Why is it important?
• The goal should align with organisation values
  and philosophy and align with your stated outcome
  and rationale.

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• Time bound/sensitive/based
• Having a timeline keeps everything on track. It
  adds some pressure and intensity otherwise in
  this busy world it is too easy to procrastinate
  instead of prioritising and achieving success.

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• Using SMART goals and objectives in grant writing
  clarifies the desired outcome of the program or
  project and provides a set of specific and
  measurable strategies that will be applied to
  achieve success.
• Using this approach demonstrates that you have a
  strategic plan in place and can accomplish a
  positive outcome for the target group.

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  enthusiastic grant writers eager to assist you.
• Whether you require a grant writer Sydney, a
  Grant writer NSW, a grant writer Melbourne or a
  grant writer anywhere across our nation, Red Tape
  Busters are waiting for you now.

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