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

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

May 4, 2026

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Valerie Anastasio discusses the K-shaped economy and strategies for engaging ultra-wealthy donors effectively.

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

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Organizations: Prospect Research Institute, Inside Philanthropy, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg

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