diff --git a/www/conservancy/templates/sponsors.html b/www/conservancy/templates/sponsors.html
index d59fc760..5d8636c7 100644
--- a/www/conservancy/templates/sponsors.html
+++ b/www/conservancy/templates/sponsors.html
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ any of its sponsors.</p>
   Conservancy Supporters are individuals (or small companies) who give $120
   or more annually as part of <a href="/supporter/">the Official Conservancy
   Supporter program</a>.  Those who request public acknowledgment are listed
-  here in alphabetical order by surname:</p>
+  here in lexicographical order by surname:</p>
 
 <a id="supporters"></a>
 <ul id="supporters">