Circle Up!

INVNT®

Before there were fundraising campaigns or digital strategies, there was the fire. For millennia, humans have gathered around it to unite, remember, and dream. In higher education, that truth hasn't changed; strong narratives are still the ultimate catalyst to inspire change and create the momentum that moves universities forward. Welcome to Circle Up! An INVNT Higher Ed conversation series dedicated to the craft of storytelling, building community, and the art of creating connection in higher ed. Hosted by Zack Eagles, this series is built specifically for busy higher education leaders. In each episode, Zack sits down with peer rockstars across advancement, communications, and university events to explore the stories that move people and the strategies that bring us together. Consider this your official invitation to take a break, hear from your industry peers, and celebrate the storytelling strategies that shape institutions. Find your seat by the fire, subscribe, and let’s expand the circle together! To learn more or to be considered for a future episode, connect with Zack on LinkedIn or email at hello@invnt.com.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    A Different Day of Philanthropy

    What makes a university’s philanthropic campaign successful? At its best, it’s when its story makes donors and alumni see themselves inside it. On the debut episode of Circle Up! An INVNT Conversation Series, host Zack Eagles sits down with Clare Wildenborg, AVP of Planning & Operations for Duke Campaigns. Clare explains why it’s a “different day of philanthropy” – one where traditional goal numbers and school affiliation aren't enough anymore. She provides a glimpse of the early success of Duke’s MADE FOR THIS campaign, including how leaning into the university’s unique distinctions connects its community to the vision. Listen now!

    A Different Day of Philanthropy
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Before there were fundraising campaigns or digital strategies, there was the fire. For millennia, humans have gathered around it to unite, remember, and dream. In higher education, that truth hasn't changed; strong narratives are still the ultimate catalyst to inspire change and create the momentum that moves universities forward. Welcome to Circle Up! An INVNT Higher Ed conversation series dedicated to the craft of storytelling, building community, and the art of creating connection in higher ed. Hosted by Zack Eagles, this series is built specifically for busy higher education leaders. In each episode, Zack sits down with peer rockstars across advancement, communications, and university events to explore the stories that move people and the strategies that bring us together. Consider this your official invitation to take a break, hear from your industry peers, and celebrate the storytelling strategies that shape institutions. Find your seat by the fire, subscribe, and let’s expand the circle together! To learn more or to be considered for a future episode, connect with Zack on LinkedIn or email at hello@invnt.com.

Information

  • Creator
    INVNT®
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 INVNT®
  • Show Website
    Circle Up!