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Objectives vs. Outcomes

Activities, programs and projects are planned with objectives in mind. We want to have an impact on our constituents. We want our patrons to benefit in some way from participating. Objectives are a specific statement that explains how a program, project or activity goal will be accomplished. Objectives are written in such a way that they describe a broad plan for achieving an established goal or goals.

To get at objectives, ask:

As a result of this program, project or activity, what do we want our constituents to:

Know?
Do?
Think?

Objectives are usually stated in terms of:

Knowledge gained
Skills learned/acquired
Values/attitudes changed
Behavior modified
Needs met
Attributes acquired
Progress made
Improvements made
An experience prevented

Objectives can be:

Short-term
Intermediate
Long-term

The Arts Services Office supports and sustains Greater Cincinnati's smaller arts organizations through programs, people and resources.

The Arts Services Office wishes to thank the Arts & Business Council of Miami, Inc. for providing the model template for this brochure, and J. Shane Starkey, a lawyer who acted as a consultant on the updating of its content.

This site is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information regarding the subject matters covered. It is provided with the understanding that it is not rendering legal advice. If legal advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

Heather Hallenberg, VP Arts Services
Mike Boberg, Associate Dir Arts Services

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