after recent experience concentrate all sponsoring links on a central jump-off point (#262)

.github/workflows/deploy.yml

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: limjh16/jekyll-action-ts@v2
         with:
           enable_cache: true
-      - run: bundle exec htmlproofer ./_site --no-check-external-hash --no-enforce-https --ignore-urls "/localhost/,/www.linkedin.com/,digitalocean.com,/cloud.digitalocean.com/,/dnschecker.org/,/npmjs.com/,polar.sh,/reddit.com/r/inventree/,/twitter.com/inventreedb/,/github.com/,/developer.digikey.com/,/patreon.com/,/partkeepr.org/,/download.dymo.com/,brother.com.au,/marketplace.digitalocean.com"
+      - run: bundle exec htmlproofer ./_site --no-check-external-hash --no-enforce-https --ignore-urls "/localhost/,/www.linkedin.com/,digitalocean.com,/cloud.digitalocean.com/,/dnschecker.org/,/npmjs.com/,/reddit.com/r/inventree/,/twitter.com/inventreedb/,/github.com/,/developer.digikey.com/,/patreon.com/,/partkeepr.org/,/download.dymo.com/,brother.com.au,/marketplace.digitalocean.com"
         name: Check links
       - name: Deploy
         if: ${{ github.event_name == 'push' && github.ref == 'refs/heads/main'}}

_posts/2023-01-02-upcoming.md

@@ -89,6 +89,6 @@ Check out the [documentation project](https://github.com/inventree/inventree-doc
 
 The InvenTree project has grown substantially over the last year. While we now have an active user community, we still only have a very small core development team, trying to keep on top of all the great ideas you have.
 
-If you have found InvenTree to be a useful piece of software, especially if you are using it for your business, please consider [sponsoring the project](https://github.com/sponsors/inventree/). Sponsorship allows the developers to provide more of their (quite precious) time to the project, which benefits everyone.
+If you have found InvenTree to be a useful piece of software, especially if you are using it for your business, please consider [sponsoring the project](/fund.md#github/). Sponsorship allows the developers to provide more of their (quite precious) time to the project, which benefits everyone.
 
 You can provide a one-off or monthly sponsorship, or sponsor a specific feature or plugin!

_posts/2024-01-13-upcoming.md

@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Moving forward, we will be tagging specific issues with a *funding* label, which
 
 Funds allocated to a specific issue will be shared between the developers who work on the issue, as well as the maintainers of the InvenTree project.
 
-We are making use of the [polar.sh](https://polar.sh) platform to manage the funding process. Please note that we are not affiliated with polar.sh, we are simply using it as a tool to manage the funding process.
+We are making use of the [polar](/fund#polar) platform to manage the funding process. Please note that we are not affiliated with polar, we are simply using it as a tool to manage the funding process.
 
 We will *not* be asking for funding for every issue, and we will continue to work on issues which are not funded!
 
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ The InvenTree development team is very small, and we are always looking for help
 
 ## Sponsor the Project
 
-There are now many businesses (small and large) using InvenTree to support their operations. If you are using InvenTree in your business, please consider [sponsoring the project](https://github.com/sponsors/inventree/). The InvenTree project is maintained by developers in their "spare" time, and financial sponsorship allows us to dedicate more time to the project.
+There are now many businesses (small and large) using InvenTree to support their operations. If you are using InvenTree in your business, please consider [sponsoring the project](/fund.md#github/). The InvenTree project is maintained by developers in their "spare" time, and financial sponsorship allows us to dedicate more time to the project.
 
 You can provide a one-off or monthly sponsorship, or sponsor a specific feature or plugin!
 

_posts/2024-08-25-0.16.0.md

@@ -144,8 +144,8 @@ If you or your company uses InvenTree, please consider sponsoring the project to
 
 A friendly reminder that the majority of the work undertaken to keep InvenTree running is done by a very small group of core developers, who do so in their spare time (and are not sponsored by their employers to work on InvenTree). If you benefit from the InvenTree project, please consider contributing to maintain vibrant development of this software!
 
-- [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/inventree)
+- [GitHub](/fund.md#github)
-- [PayPal](https://paypal.me/inventree?locale.x=en_AU) 
+- [PayPal](/fund.md#paypal)
 
 ## Deploying InvenTree
 

_posts/2024-12-17-0.17.0.md

@@ -148,4 +148,4 @@ Sponsorships help to keep this project sustainable, and buys time for the core d
 
 The work undertaken to keep InvenTree running is done by a very small group of core developers, who do so in their spare time (and are not sponsored by their employers to work on InvenTree). If you benefit from the InvenTree project, please consider contributing to maintain vibrant development of this software!
 
-- [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/inventree)
+- [GitHub](/fund.md#github)

_posts/2025-09-15-1.0.0.md

@@ -299,11 +299,11 @@ Sponsorships help to keep this project sustainable, and buys time for the core d
 
 The work undertaken to keep InvenTree running is done by a very small group of core developers, who do so in their spare time (and are not sponsored by their employers to work on InvenTree). If you benefit from the InvenTree project, please consider contributing to maintain vibrant development of this software!
 
-- [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/inventree)
+- [GitHub](/fund.md#github)
 
 If you are using InvenTree in a commercial setting, please consider sponsoring the project to help support ongoing development and maintenance. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps to ensure that InvenTree remains a viable and sustainable project for years to come.
 
-If your company benefits from InvenTree, please consider a [one time sponsorship](https://buy.polar.sh/polar_cl_d7lPAgS9jnW8NDOSWATqdz2gs3wUD1x5M5o7C2rPoAL) or a [recurring sponsorship](https://buy.polar.sh/polar_cl_UlGc3bUjwB7Vx89dhAY2iF3kUIVFBJC5mJyow4NlJa6) to help support the project.
+If your company benefits from InvenTree, please consider a [one time sponsorship](/fund#polar) or a [recurring sponsorship](/fund#polar) to help support the project.
 
 ## Future Plans
 

_posts/2025-11-02-1.1.0.md

@@ -79,10 +79,10 @@ Sponsorships help to keep this project sustainable, and buys time for the core d
 
 The work undertaken to keep InvenTree running is done by a very small group of core developers, who do so in their spare time (and are not sponsored by their employers to work on InvenTree). If you benefit from the InvenTree project, please consider contributing to maintain vibrant development of this software!
 
-- [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/inventree)
+- [GitHub](/fund.md#github)
 
 If you are using InvenTree in a commercial setting, please consider sponsoring the project to help support ongoing development and maintenance. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps to ensure that InvenTree remains a viable and sustainable project for years to come.
 
-If your company benefits from InvenTree, please consider a [one time sponsorship](https://buy.polar.sh/polar_cl_d7lPAgS9jnW8NDOSWATqdz2gs3wUD1x5M5o7C2rPoAL) or a [recurring sponsorship](https://buy.polar.sh/polar_cl_UlGc3bUjwB7Vx89dhAY2iF3kUIVFBJC5mJyow4NlJa6) to help support the project.
+If your company benefits from InvenTree, please consider a [one time sponsorship](/fund#polar) or a [recurring sponsorship](/fund#polar) to help support the project.
 
 

_posts/2026-02-12-1.2.0.md

@@ -95,8 +95,8 @@ Sponsorships help to keep this project sustainable, and buys time for the core d
 
 The work undertaken to keep InvenTree running is done by a very small group of core developers, who do so in their spare time (and are not sponsored by their employers to work on InvenTree). If you benefit from the InvenTree project, please consider contributing to maintain vibrant development of this software!
 
-- [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/inventree)
+- [GitHub](/fund.md#github)
 
 If you are using InvenTree in a commercial setting, please consider sponsoring the project to help support ongoing development and maintenance. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps to ensure that InvenTree remains a viable and sustainable project for years to come.
 
-If your company benefits from InvenTree, please consider a [one time sponsorship](https://buy.polar.sh/polar_cl_d7lPAgS9jnW8NDOSWATqdz2gs3wUD1x5M5o7C2rPoAL) or a [recurring sponsorship](https://buy.polar.sh/polar_cl_UlGc3bUjwB7Vx89dhAY2iF3kUIVFBJC5mJyow4NlJa6) to help support the project.
+If your company benefits from InvenTree, please consider a [one time sponsorship](/fund#polar) or a [recurring sponsorship](/fund#polar) to help support the project.

contribute.md

@@ -17,13 +17,13 @@ We welcome everyone to help with InvenTree however they can!
 
 If you or your company uses InvenTree, please consider sponsoring the project to show your support. Sponsorships help to keep this project sustainable, and buys time for the core developers to commit to the project. A recurring or one off sponsorship is a great way to help InvenTree development to continue at full steam!
 
-- [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/inventree)
+- [GitHub](/fund.md#github)
-- [PayPal](https://paypal.me/inventree?locale.x=en_AU) 
+- [PayPal](/fund.md#paypal)
 
 You can also support us via:
 
-- A [one off sponsorship](https://buy.polar.sh/polar_cl_d7lPAgS9jnW8NDOSWATqdz2gs3wUD1x5M5o7C2rPoAL)
+- A [one off sponsorship](/fund#polar)
-- A [recurring sponsorship](https://buy.polar.sh/polar_cl_UlGc3bUjwB7Vx89dhAY2iF3kUIVFBJC5mJyow4NlJa6)
+- A [recurring sponsorship](/fund#polar)
 
 Financial donations directly support the ongoing development of the InvenTree project. If you benefit from the InvenTree project, please consider contributing to maintain vibrant development of this software!
 

extend/app.md

@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Download and install from the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/au/app/in
 
 ### Direct Download (Android)
 
-We provide direct downloads for Android users - view our [download page via polar.sh](https://polar.sh/checkout/polar_c_dlEdsMuIlGPGS5Cb6DB82cRwuwpfPErjF7U4j1NfdYd)
+We provide direct downloads for Android users - view our [download page via polar](/fund#polar-app) to get the latest APK file.
 
 ### Documentation
 

fund.md

@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+---
+title: Fund InvenTree
+---
+
+Sponsorships help to keep the InvenTree project sustainable, and buys time for the core developers to commit to the project.
+
+A recurring or one off sponsorship is a great way to help InvenTree development to continue at full steam!
+
+The work undertaken to keep InvenTree running is done by a very small group of core developers, who do so in their spare time (and are not sponsored by their employers to work on InvenTree). If you benefit from the InvenTree project, please consider contributing to maintain vibrant development of this software!
+
+If you are using InvenTree in a commercial setting, please consider sponsoring the project to help support ongoing development and maintenance. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps to ensure that InvenTree remains a viable and sustainable project for years to come.
+
+## GitHub Sponsors
+
+A great way if you already have a GitHub account, and want to support the project with a one-off or recurring sponsorship. You will be invoiced by GitHub, and can manage your sponsorships via your GitHub account.
+
+- [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/inventree)
+
+## Polar
+
+If your company benefits from InvenTree, please consider a [one time sponsorship](https://buy.polar.sh/polar_cl_d7lPAgS9jnW8NDOSWATqdz2gs3wUD1x5M5o7C2rPoAL) or a [recurring sponsorship](https://buy.polar.sh/polar_cl_UlGc3bUjwB7Vx89dhAY2iF3kUIVFBJC5mJyow4NlJa6) to help support the project.
+
+## Polar App
+
+The InvenTree app can also be bought as a one off purchase as a APK download from the [Polar app store](https://polar.sh/checkout/polar_c_dlEdsMuIlGPGS5Cb6DB82cRwuwpfPErjF7U4j1NfdYd). This is a great way to support the project if you are using the mobile app and do not want to use Google Play.
+
+## PayPal
+
+PayPal is a great way to provide a one-off sponsorship, and does not require you to have a GitHub account.
+
+https://paypal.me/inventree?locale.x=en_AU