diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.md
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+Governance
+==========
+
+The governance of the GDAL project is described by [RFC 1: Project Management Committee Guidelines](https://gdal.org/development/rfc/rfc1_pmc.html)
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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* Wiki: https://trac.osgeo.org/gdal - Various user and developer contributed documentation and hints
* Mailing list: https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/gdal-dev
+[//]: # (numfocus-fiscal-sponsor-attribution)
+
+The GDAL project uses a [custom governance](./GOVERNANCE.md)
+and is fiscally sponsored by [NumFOCUS](https://numfocus.org/). Consider making
+a [tax-deductible donation](https://numfocus.org/donate-to-gdal) to help the project
+pay for developer time, professional services, travel, workshops, and a variety of other needs.
+
+
+
+
+NumFOCUS is 501(c)(3) non-profit charity in the United States; as such, donations to
+NumFOCUS are tax-deductible as allowed by law. As with any donation, you should
+consult with your personal tax adviser or the IRS about your particular tax situation.
+
### How to contribute
See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)
diff --git a/gdal/doc/source/sponsors/index.rst b/gdal/doc/source/sponsors/index.rst
index a92432f3c3..611dad21f7 100644
--- a/gdal/doc/source/sponsors/index.rst
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@@ -164,9 +164,15 @@ the health of the project:
-The GDAL Project is hosted by `OSGeo `__, and
-`NumFOCUS `__ will serve as the fiscal sponsor once GDAL's application is completed,
-enabling all sponsorship to go through a 501(c)3 as charitable donations.
+The GDAL Project is hosted by `OSGeo `__,
+and a fiscally sponsored project of `NumFOCUS `__, a
+nonprofit dedicated to supporting the open-source scientific computing community. If you
+like GDAL and want to support our mission, please consider making a
+`donation `__ to support our efforts.
+
+NumFOCUS is 501(c)(3) non-profit charity in the United States; as such, donations to
+NumFOCUS are tax-deductible as allowed by law. As with any donation, you should
+consult with your personal tax adviser or the IRS about your particular tax situation.
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