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Who we are

Established in 1989, the Goering Center serves more than 400 member companies, making it North America’s largest university-based educational non-profit center for family and private businesses. The Center’s mission is to nurture and educate family and private businesses to drive a vibrant economy and promote the effective continuity of those businesses. Affiliation with the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati provides access to a vast resource of business programming and expertise. Goering Center members receive real-world insights that enlighten, strengthen and prolong family and private business success. 

Open Positions

The Opportunity:
  • Do you have a passion for and commitment to helping family and private businesses thrive?
  • Are you interested in getting involved in the Greater Cincinnati business community?

Summary of Position: 

Reporting to the Membership Director, the Membership Development Manager is primarily responsible for cultivating new business relationships, presenting proposals, and influencing business owners to become engaged new members of Goering Center. In addition, the Membership Development Manager works jointly with the rest of the Goering Center team in support of the overall organizational objectives of growing our base of engaged members for enrollment in our multi-day learning programs (Institutes) and retaining existing members. This role is instrumental in helping advance the Center’s mission of positively impacting the economic vibrancy of the region. Additional Membership Development Manager responsibilities include:

  • Identifying and recruit new engaged members.
  • On-board and nurture new member relationship through the member life-cycle
  • Engagement of existing members for retention
  • Work as an ambassador to reinforce The Goering Center’s position in the business community
  • Demonstrates ability to work within a team business development environment.
  • Utilizes strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual engaged member goals.