diff --git a/docs/index.rst b/docs/index.rst
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@@ -48,8 +48,8 @@ Financial
 ---------
 
 Pillow is a volunteer effort led by Alex Clark. If you can't help with
-development please consider helping us financially. Your assistance will be
-very much appreciated.
+development please consider helping us financially. Your assistance would
+be very much appreciated!
 
 .. note:: Contributors please add your name and donation preference here.