// SOME TIPS SPECIFIC Is it well-defined and focused? Is it important? Will it have an impact on the beneficiaries? For example: Increase Scout membership by 2,000 in the National Scout Organization.
MEASURABLE Is it measurable? Can progress be tracked? How will you know when the goal is accomplished?
ATTAINABLE Can it be accomplished?
RELEVANT How does it relate to your role in your National Scout Organization?
TIMELY Can it be accomplished in a reasonable amount of time?
Sample Outcome Statement: “By 31 December 2013, six National Scout Organizations (NSOs) will have implemented and documented proper management systems and structures at the national level based on internationally accepted standards, as measured by SGS NGO Benchmarking and related tools, and which are critical for the success of Scouting both at national and regional levels.� Once your S.M.A.R.T. goal is developed, you should read through and understand the Messengers of Peace Support Fund found at http://www.scout.org/node/6268. Now, you are ready to complete the Messengers of Peace Grant Application Form. Be sure to contact your Regional Office if you have any questions.
* SGS is a worldwide renowned auditing firm, based in Switzerland. This firm has a specialised department on NGO certification, built on worldwide good practices developed by NGOs.
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