This section describes SMART Objectives used by funders and howto write them. Examples of this are provided.
Objectives are measurable achievements that show progress towardreaching the goal. While the project will have just one goal, there can beseveral objectives working towards achieving that goal. Imagine objectives asstepping stones leading towards the project goal. Essentially, they break upyour project into more manageable pieces that allow you to organize staff andactivities accordingly as well as to make small and incremental victories alongthe way.
Note: Many funders determine the number of objectives they wantto see in your proposal; others leave this up to the applicant. ANA allows forno more than three objectives per project.
A well-developed objective can be written in several formats;the most familiar is SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant/Realistic and Time-bound).
The more concise, and specific your objectives are, the easierit
will be for a funder to understand your project approach and the project teamto implement the project. When writing your objectives keep in mind the projectgoal and current condition.
