
Built for Meaning is a podcast about the psychology of identity, belonging, and the lifelong search for meaning.
Hosted by Stephanie Jiroch, researcher, strategist, and creator of the Donor Identity Framework™, each episode explores why humans do what they do—from the communities we join and the causes we support to the brands we love, the identities we create, and the stories we tell ourselves.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 76 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitBusinessMarketing | |||

Fundraising emails don't usually fail because of one big, obvious error — they fail because of small, easy-to-miss habits that quietly cap performance. In this episode, Stephanie gets personal about five email mistakes she's made over the course of h... more
Most fundraising strategies fail for a simple reason: they optimize the ask instead of the identity behind it. This episode unpacks the behavioral science of identity-driven giving — why “just ask for more money” backfires, and what to say instead. S... more
There's a five-figure sum hiding in your donor database right now — not from donors you haven't met, but from ones who already said yes once.
In this episode, Stephanie Jiroch breaks down the GIFT Method — her four-step framework for calculating exa... more
In this episode, I go underneath the fundraising strategy and into the brain. Why do donors really stay? Not because the cause was worthy but because giving became part of who they are, among people they belong to. We walk through the neuroscience of... more
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Stephanie can be found on Instagram publicly admitting she did not care about the murder of Charlie Kirk. I could not imagine ever wanting to work with someone who clearly holds such low values in life. This individual has shown she does not have morals and is ok with the harsh reality of someone she disagrees with being deceased, than be able to tolerate any kind of difference in opinion. This is NOT a mature individual
Business Her Way is an amazing podcast for women entrepreneurs looking to build purpose-driven, standout businesses. Stephanie Jiroch shares actionable strategies and inspiring stories that help you grow and scale your business on your own terms. Highly recommend it!
I learned so much about SEO and doing ideal client research before looking up keywords. This podcast is so good at teaching building your values and story first and being human and client-oriented. Stephanie talks about how as entrepreneurs we get to choose who we want to work with and I choose this podcast!
I love that Stephanie is pulling back the veil on success and failure in the online space. What a breath of fresh air!
Too often I find that a lot of business podcasts aren’t painting the full picture. I really loved the episode where she broke down the costs behind a 6 figure business.
It’s time we talk about money especially for women in our businesses! Somehow it’s gotten so taboo.
I also love that their are shorter podcasts. Sometimes it’s nice to just have a bite. I love the mix!
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I love that this podcast gets to the meat of the topic right away! It’s perfect for listening to in the car. As a newly self-employed person, I love listening to Stephanie’s info and expertise on marketing and entrepreneurship.










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