Grant Writing
Course Sessions
Online Synchronous
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Jan 19, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Jan 26, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Feb 2, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Feb 9, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Feb 16, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Feb 23, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Mar 2, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Mar 9, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Mar 16, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Mar 23, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Mar 30, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
Apr 6, 2027
Tue
6 – 9 p.m.
All times are Pacific Time.
Learning Format
Online Synchronous: Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You'll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom.
Noncredit Course
You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.
April 2027
Dates
Apr 7 - Jun 23
Location
Online
Instructor
Deanna Boston
Cost
$1,695
Register Starting Jan 13, 2027
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Apr 7, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Apr 14, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Apr 21, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Apr 28, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
May 5, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
May 12, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
May 19, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
May 26, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Jun 2, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Jun 9, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Jun 16, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
Jun 23, 2027
Wed
6 – 9 p.m.
All times are Pacific Time.
Learning Format
Online Synchronous: Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You'll meet with your instructor and classmates at scheduled times over Zoom.
Noncredit Course
You'll earn 3.6 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.
Sylvie McGee
Principal, All For A Good Cause Consulting
Sylvie McGee has a master of social work and is the principal of All For A Good Cause Consulting. McGee is an independent grant writer and program consultant, a role that has afforded her great satisfaction during her more than 30 years in business.McGee works with varied clients, including community-based nonprofits in youth and family services, behavioral health care and community development, specifically in health care systems, schools and universities, housing authorities and units of government.
As a consulting grant writer, McGee has raised over $130 million for clients from various private, local government, state and federal sources. She has found great success in securing big grants from federal agencies. McGee has taught grant writing at several colleges and universities, including the University of Washington, and served as a subject matter expert for the development of the grant writer professional national certification exam.
Deanna Boston
CEO, Strategic Community Consulting
Deanna Boston brings three decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, fund development, and community impact strategy. As founder and CEO of Strategic Community Consulting, Boston supports nonprofits and corporations as they strengthen their community engagement, refine strategy and build partnerships that create measurable and lasting change.
Her experience also includes writing successful grants for private and community foundations, corporations and government agencies. She’s led nonprofit organizations, developed award-winning education and community programs, and helped local and national partners align resources with meaningful community needs.
Boston also teaches university-level courses and leads national training sessions on nonprofit management, grant writing, community engagement and leadership development. She holds a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Regis University and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and Certified Education Foundation Leader.
