Donations to 100 percent-funded projects vs. those for rewards-based platforms
Rewards-based crowdfunding grew dramatically in 2011. In 2010 approximately $28.8 million was donated to projects created on rewards-based crowdfunding platforms. This includes projects that received 100 percent of their pledged amount, which totaled $23.8 million. The year 2012 promises a much more dramatic increase due to three factors.