# 141: Valerie Anastasio on the K-Shaped Economy and the Ultra-Wealthy Donor

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Podcast: [Prospect Research #Chatbytes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/prospect-research-chatbytes-1773)
Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Fundraising consultant Valerie Anastasio explains the K-shaped economy, why the ultra-wealthy require discipline rather than optimism from researchers, and how to focus on the 10% of high-net-worth prospects who actually align with your mission—instead of chasing every billionaire. Connect with Valerie Anastasio: LinkedIn Inside Philanthropy by David Callahan: insidephilanthropy.com The Wall Street Journal: wsj.com Bloomberg: bloomberg.com Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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