GitHub Sponsors Configuration

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Description:
Configure GitHub Sponsors for the Fluid project to accept funding from the community.

Requirements and Context:
Sustainable open-source requires funding. GitHub Sponsors is the lowest-friction way to accept donations from developers and companies.

Acceptance Criteria:

• .github/FUNDING.yml created with GitHub Sponsors and other accepted platforms
• GitHub Sponsors profile set up with project description and tiers
• Sponsors acknowledged in README with a Sponsors section
• Monthly usage of sponsor funds reported in the transparency report

Deliverables:

• Implementation of the above criteria
• Tests or proof of correct behaviour

NOTE: This issue will NOT be reviewed or approved without evidence (screenshot, log, or test output) demonstrating the feature works as described.

Suggested Execution:

1. Enable GitHub Sponsors via the repository settings
2. Create sponsor tiers (Supporter, Bronze, Silver, Gold)
3. Add the Sponsor button and acknowledgement section to README

Guidelines:

• Follow the existing project coding conventions
• All new environment variables must be documented in .env.example
• Phase: Phase 15: Community

Example Commit Message:

community: configure github sponsors for project funding