Give Smart: Giving, equity should be priorities in 2021 GiveMN emphasizes the importance of donating to BIPOC-led organizations, as they are 24% less funded than white-led organizations. Author: Gia Vang (KARE11) Updated: 7:16 AM CST February 24, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS — As many people struggled to get by in 2020, many also opened up their hearts and checkbooks to support organizations they care about. So much so that record-breaking generosity happened last year in Minnesota, according to GiveMN, a digital platform and independent nonprofit organization working to connect donors with nonprofits. Jake Blumberg is the Executive Director of GiveMN. Blumberg said their numbers show in 2020, $50 million was donated through the organization, smashing 2019 donations by 40%.