diff --git a/.DEREK.yml b/.DEREK.yml
index f35dbed4..7d48d681 100644
--- a/.DEREK.yml
+++ b/.DEREK.yml
@@ -66,4 +66,6 @@ custom_messages:
            
            When you become a sponsor as an indvidual, it will show this on your issues and PRs, so that the community can see that you are supporting our work, and can prioritise your needs.
            
+           If you are receiving this message after having received hands-on support from the OpenFaaS community, please join [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/openfaas) to say thank you for our time. 
+           
            Thank you for supporting OpenFaaS.