Journal: Journal of Non-Profit Studies

Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
Publication date: August 10, 2025
Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-smart2025
Journal DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps

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Abstract

This teaching paper offers a SMART Goals Worksheet tailored for non-profit organizations. It helps leaders and teams create goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, ensuring clarity and accountability in strategic initiatives. The worksheet can be used during goal-setting workshops, annual planning sessions, and project evaluations to maintain focus and track progress effectively.

Keywords: SMART goals, non-profit strategy, strategic planning, performance measurement, teaching paper 

References 

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Bryson, J. M. (2018). Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations (5th ed.). Wiley.

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Strategic Planning for Social Impact. NEYA Global Publishing.

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Strategic Goal-Setting in Non-Profit Organizations: Frameworks, Tensions, and Applied Insights.

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Measuring What Matters: Developing Key Performance Indicators in Non-Profit Strategic Planning.

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: KPI Development Template. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-kpi2025

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: SWOT Analysis Template. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cpt2025

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Program Development and Evaluation: Maximizing Impact. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/program-development-evaluation-2025

Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Quantitative Research Methods. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/quantitative-research-methods-2025

Call to Action

Download the SMART Goals Worksheet to refine your goal-setting process. Explore additional tools in the Journal of Non-Profit Studies: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps