They have donated money to the shard "Chris" to help with hosting and advertising costs which anyone can do here http://www.uorenaissance.com/support, if you choose to donate your forum account will be updated and given permission to a special development category in the forum... and your name will be orange.
And that is basically all you receive for you money donations. Here, you don't get in game perks in exchange for real money. Which is a good thing. Breaks down to, doesn't matter how rich or poor you are in real, all players have equal opportunities in game. Westra/Marjo Governess of Wispfelt
