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Susan Mernit

Director of Development and Technology

Oakland, California, United States · 1 connection

Early Wealth Partnership

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About

Susan Mernit is an expert resource for organizations wanting to increase their donor network, grant funding, and corporate giving, or manage their strategic planning. Susan is also expert at helping nonprofits integrate generative AI tools into their workflow, including developing AI Acceptable use policies and time-saving tools. She has built multiple custom AI tools within subscription platforms for clients and colleagues. Are you a leader seeking top fundraising expertise to support your organization’s growth? Susan is a collaborative and experienced non-profit development consultant and former Executive Director with more than 20 years of experience. She held leadership roles in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations and was the founder of two non-profit organizations. Susan is skilled in providing interim and project-based executive services, including strategic planning, fundraising, strategic operations advice, and AI coaching and training. Susan has expertise in communication, strategic planning, and successful fundraising planning and execution, and a network of high-profile funder connections. She specializes in securing grants, partnerships, and corporate sponsorshi

Experience

Director of DevelopmentEarly Wealth Partnership
Oct 2025
Non-profit Fundraising, Development & AI ConsultantSelf-employed Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Jul 2023
Executive DirectorThe Crucible
Jul 2018 to Feb 2023
Senior Director, Product & Revenue OptimizationYahoo
Jan 2006 to Jun 2008
CEO/Executive director/co-founderHack the Hood
Oct 2012 to Jul 2018
Circuit Rider, Knight Community Information ChallengeKnight Foundation
Jan 2009 to Jan 2015
Co-founder, Peoples Software CompanyTechStars
May 2008 to Aug 2008
Founder and partner5ive
Jan 2003 to Jan 2006
Vice President, Programming & Network StrategyAOL
Jul 2001 to Jan 2003
Vice President, Programming, Design & ProductionNetscape
Dec 1999 to Jun 2001
Director/GM, New MediaAMG/PARADE
Aug 1997 to Dec 1999

Education

The Ohio State University
MA Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Bard College
BA English writing
Harrison Metal
General management course Business Administration and Management General