diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
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@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ If you don't want to help with development, you can help us financially. Your do
 
 .. Note:: New contributors: please add your name (and donation preference) here and send a pull request.
 
-Pillow is a (labor of love) volunteer effort led by Alex Clark. Any contributor interested in receiving donations may add their name (and donation preference) here.
+Pillow is a (labor of love) volunteer effort led by Alex Clark. Any contributor interested in receiving donations for their Pillow contributions may add their name (and donation preference) here.
 
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