sponsorhip language updates

content/foundation/individual-supporters.md

@@ -31,13 +31,10 @@ Yes, the Apache Software Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity so cont
 The ASF's tax identification number is 47-0825376. 
 
 ### Where can I mail a check?
-Mail your check or money order payable to:
+As of 1 November, 2024, we will no longer be accepting mailed-in donations using physical (paper) checks. To make a one-time or recurring donation to the ASF online using ACH (electronic money transfer) or eCheck (electronic check), please visit [https://donate.apache.org/](https://donate.apache.org/)  and follow the prompts at “Individual and One-Time Corporate Donations (any amount)”. Here you may make a recurring (monthly, quarterly, or annually) donation as well.
 
-The Apache Software Foundation<br>
-1000 N West Street, Suite 1200<br>
-Wilmington, DE 19801<br>
+We will issue you a tax receipt via email upon successful processing of your donation(s).
 
-To receive a tax receipt, include your email address and the name for whom the donation should be credited (your own or the third party if it is a on behalf of someone else).
 
 ### I have a question. Who do I contact?
 For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

content/foundation/sponsorship.md

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ The Apache Software Foundation provides support for the Apache community of open
 
 By sponsoring the ASF you show your support for our mission and help sustain a vibrant organization. Sponsorship also shows your support for open source and gives you the opportunity to "give back" to the community. Finally, since the ASF is a non-profit organization, sponsorship provides attractive tax benefits for organizations based in the U.S.
 
+For non-sponsorship corporate contributions and individuals wishing to make a financial donation to the ASF, you may do so online at [https://donate.apache.org/](https://donate.apache.org/) via credit/debit card, ACH bank payment, PayPal, and, using your mobile phone, with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Microsoft Pay. Choose the “Individual and One-Time Corporate Donations (any amount)” option and follow the prompts to make a one-time or recurring (monthly, quarterly, or annually) contribution.
+
 ## Foundation Sponsorship 
 
 Foundation Sponsorship is the way that corporations can contribute substantially to the ongoing support of the Foundation. In return, the ASF will officially acknowledge your donation via various methods appropriate to your sponsorship level. We will display your logo and link on the Sponsors page and provide an official sponsor image to place on your website. 
@@ -99,9 +101,7 @@ There are four sponsorship levels, defined by donation amount and in-return bene
 
 ## Targeted Sponsorship
 
-Targeted Sponsorship provides the ASF with non-cash contributions aimed at specific activities, projects, or programs, such as donating cloud services, providing legal services, underwriting our flagship event attendees’ expenses, funding project hackathons, and contributing documentation resources.
-
-Targeted Sponsorships benefit the ASF in addition to funding our general operations. Targeted Sponsors receive the same benefits as Foundation Sponsors based on the equivalent value of the non-cash contribution. We invite you to [view our guidelines](/foundation/docs/targeted-sponsorship-policy.html) to see if Targeted Sponsorship is right for you.
+Targeted Sponsorships benefit the ASF in addition to funding our general operations. Targeted Sponsors receive the [same benefits as Foundation Sponsors](https://apache.org/foundation/sponsorship.html#foundation-sponsorship) based on the equivalent value of the non-cash contribution. All Targeted Sponsorships (donated or in-kind products/solutions/services) must be pre-approved by the ASF (and/or the beneficiary Apache project, community, or activity) must be deemed essential in order to qualify for consideration for Targeted Sponsorship. Targeted Sponsorships require a minimum 3-year commitment to ensure funding continuity to support services provided. We invite you to [view our guidelines](https://apache.org/foundation/docs/targeted-sponsorship-policy.html) to see if Targeted Sponsorship is right for you.
 
 ## Corporate Giving Programs