Align your outcomes to your Statement of Need. What issues does your project address? And
what is the desired result or end goal? Your outcomes should be solution-oriented, realistic yet
challenging, and relevant to your beneficiaries.
Objectives
What objectives must be achieved in order for your project to succeed? Consider dividing your
project into stages, with 1-2 broad objectives per stage. Objectives should be designed in such a
way that, upon completion, they will lead to your desired outcomes.
Key Actions
What are the individual sub-goals that will help you accomplish your objectives? These should
be very specific, short-term actions that provide clarity into the day-to-day work of your project.
Internal Stakeholders
Reference back to the key stakeholders outlined in your Organizational Identity. Tie each
stakeholder’s passions and capabilities into their responsibilities for this work. Outline the
general hierarchy of responsibility and contributions for your team. Detail which team members
have ownership over each stage, objective, actions, and task forces within your project.
Schedule
Think back to the stages you outlined when writing your Objectives. When will each objective be
accomplished? How often will you require progress updates? Strive to demonstrate your ability
to steward your time resources well. Create a schedule that is fast-paced enough to keep
momentum strong, but that sets a realistic timeline for performing work of quality.
Budget
This is the time to assure your readers that you will take an intentional approach to managing
their funds. Show how you plan to maximize their contribution, allocating resources to their most
appropriate and efficient ends. Include any additional funding received from other sources.
Evaluation Method
What metrics will you be using to demonstrate success? This will be unique to your organization
and to your project goals. Setting SMART goals ahead of time will help you develop expectations
for results.
By providing plenty of details on your plan for evaluation, you illustrate a strong level of
accountability to your readers. They will see your commitment to excellence through your high