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Imagine you are helping a non-profit organization set goals to make a positive impact in your community. Your job is to check if their goals are SMART.
Remember: SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Instructions
Step 1: Choose one of the following non-profit projects.
Read about each project below and pick the one you want to analyze.
Step 2: Analyze their goals by answering these questions:
- Specific: Are the goals clear and specific? Do you know exactly what they want to achieve?
- Measurable: Can you measure their progress? How do they know when they've reached the goal?
- Achievable: Do you think they can achieve this goal with the resources they have?
- Relevant: Does the goal make sense for their organization? Does it help them fulfill their mission?
- Time-bound: Is there a deadline or a timeline to complete the goal?
Step 3: Write a short paragraph for your chosen organization, saying whether their goal is SMART or not. Explain why you think so.
The Three Projects
Project 1 — The Green Kids Recycling Club
The Green Kids Recycling Club is dedicated to making our environment cleaner and healthier by collecting and recycling plastic bottles in our community. We envision a world where plastic waste is reduced, and our natural surroundings are preserved for future generations.
Their goal: "Collect and recycle as many plastic bottles as possible to help the environment."
Key themes: Making the environment healthier · Recycling plastics · Preservation
Project 2 — The Animal Lovers Shelter
The Animal Lovers Shelter is committed to finding loving homes for stray dogs and cats, ensuring they receive care and compassion. Our vision is to create a world where every animal has a safe and caring home.
Their goal: "Find permanent homes for one hundred homeless animals in our community by the end of the year."
Key themes: Homes for stray dogs and cats · Goal is to find permanent homes for 100 animals by the end of the year
Project 3 — Crafty Creations by Gema
Crafty Creations by Gema is a creative venture led by the talented young artist Gema. She is determined to make a positive impact on her community. Gema's mission is to create and sell beautiful handmade jewelry while raising funds for a local children's hospital. She envisions a world where every child in her community gets the best possible medical care.
Their goal: "Raise $2,000 within six months by selling her handmade jewelry."
Key themes: Creative impact venture · Selling handmade jewelry to raise funds · Every child gets the best medical care
Your Task
Choose one project and write your SMART analysis. Go through each of the five SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and explain whether the goal meets that criterion or not. Then write a short conclusion paragraph.
Upload your written analysis to complete this assignment.