Orange County nonprofits face growing financial uncertainty as philanthropy becomes more restrictive and unpredictable. This op-ed explores how mission-aligned loan funds, stronger banking relationships, and modern capital planning can build resilience, stabilize cash flow, and strengthen long-term community impact across Orange County’s nonprofit sector through innovative financing approaches and collaboration.
Author Archives: Taryn Palumbo
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Olin and Palumbo: Democracy is Key to an Equitable OC — That’s Why We Need to Get Out the Vote
Voter engagement starts with not only providing the right resources but also making sure the resources are coming from the right sources. With deeply established roots in communities that are historically underrepresented at the polls, nonprofits are trusted messengers in this space.
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Palumbo: Understanding the Effects of Racist Tropes in Media Can Foster Resistance and Healing
In modern television and film, it is critical to reflect on racist tropes perpetuated by media for generations. Dehumanization on screen has resulted in real-life violence. In 2022, 51% of hate crimes were motivated by racist bias, which led Orange County to declare systemic racism a public health crisis.
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Palumbo: The OC Intersection of Movements for the Rights of Migrants, Trans, and Queer People
A reflection on Orange County’s role in the national movement for migrant rights.
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Palumbo: What Does it Mean to Be Pro-Black in Orange County, and Beyond?
Acknowledgement of the history of our Black Community and the present reality is part of the work to be Pro-Black in the pursuit of racial justice and liberation, and another part of the work is to proactively build multi-racial solidarity and community.
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Palumbo: Beyond Equity, Perspectives on Vietnamese Migration and Settlement in Orange County
During a recent presentation hosted by OCG, Tracy La and Vincent Tran of VietRISE, Son Do of the Orange County Mobile Residents Coalition, and Thuy Vo Dang of UCLA, co-author of A People’s Guide to Orange County, shared the history of how refugees from Southeast Asia “remade their lives through and against conditions of war and displacement,” eventually making Orange County “home to the largest population of resettled Vietnamese refugees.”
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Palumbo: Let’s Move Beyond Equity toward Liberation, Autonomy, and Justice in Orange County
The philanthropic serving organization, Orange County Grantmakers, recently launched Beyond Equity: Seeking Liberation, Autonomy and Justice in Orange County. This report highlights the region’s historical roots of current racial and ethnic disparities and presents effective pursuits of justice. OCG will host workshops in 2023 on key issues raised in the report.
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Edwards and Palumbo: The Pride Flag Should Fly in the Name of True Community
Together, we can be a force for unity and acceptance. We can ensure that the progress toward a more welcoming and peaceful community continues. Supporting the whole community means supporting fairness and equity for all.
