https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/837 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 https://dailymemphian.com/article/48298 <p>Jared Barnett: &ldquo;With so many options, it&rsquo;s easy to simply give to organizations that we are most familiar with. While this relational philanthropy represents the tight-knit nature of our community, it also limits the impact of our giving. It&rsquo;s time to exchange relational philanthropy with effective philanthropy.&rdquo;</p> megan@megankleinconsulting.com (Jared Barnett) Front Page Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/48298 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 21:45:06 -0600 https://dailymemphian.com/article/38437 <p>Focusing on crime won&rsquo;t solve the problem, it is simply putting Band-Aids on bullet holes. Crime is just a symptom of much deeper, systemic issues that create inequitable outcomes and a lack of hope.</p> megan@megankleinconsulting.com (Jared Barnett) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/38437 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:13 -0500