Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto says the nonprofit made the decision because Target is not standing up “against those who are fighting against us.”

After announcing the organization would part ways with a sponsorship from Target, Twin Cities Pride announced it had surpassed its fundraising goal to recoup the $50,000 the company had provided - in less than 24 hours after starting its crowdfunding campaign.

Twin Cities Pride raised more than $50,000 to fill a gap in fundraising after booting Target from the list of festival sponsors. The Minneapolis retailer sparked an outcry from the public following an announcement that they would retreat from their diversity goals amid pressure from conservative activists.