Goals and objectives
Goal
#1. I will assist Wasatch Mountain Arts with planning to co-host two film series with the Alta Historical Society. This goal will allow me to learn about the event planning and promoting process, as well as partnering with other organizations.
Objectives
A. Arrange one event partnering with REI (for location) & the Alta Historical society, and the second event with Our Lady of the Snow at Alta Utah also with the Alta Historical Society.
B. Establish an event-planning timetable and set a time & date for both events, this objective will be completed later than the Second week of September.
C. Contact the Utah Ski Archive, and acquire two films and at least 10 photos that can be used for both events.
Goal
#2. I will complete the 10-week incubator program at Sustainable Startups. This will allow me to learn more specifically about the process used by non-profit organizations that are just starting and different ways to help them grow and accomplish their mission as well as ways to improve.
Objectives
A. By the end of the third week have a targeted “problem” that Wasatch Mountain Arts is solving and how specifically we will fill a need.
B. By the end of the 10 weeks have created a business model that uses the “lean startup” methodology.
C. By the end of the 10 weeks have created and implemented a weekly management report, that will be used by the executive board showing what was accomplished and what needs to be done going forward.
Goal
#3. Create outdoor community-based event focused on winter activities with the goal of introducing, marketing, and networking for WMA. I will be learning about promoting the non-profit organization that I am interning for at different levels (i.e. volunteers, partners, and donors) and establishing relationships.
Objectives
A. Set date for event ASAP
B. Set up 3 partners interested in having a presence at the event by October 1
C. Contact and confirm two speakers who will be speaking about winter recreational opportunities available, and safe practices in the Wasatch area for the event by October 1
Goal
#4. Advance / move forward the application process for 501c3 status. I hope to learn more about the different aspects of the non-profit status and benefits.
Objectives
A. Work with a consultant on wording of the “articles of organization”, and get “articles of organization” submitted by October.
B. Research 1040ez form and have it completed by Oct. 15
C. Contact lawyer to assist with application by Nov. 1