In this interview, Neal R. Fegely, CPA, Chief Operating Officer for The American College explains some of the fundamental questions and concepts all donors should know before donating to a non-profit organization. Fegely discusses the basic information all donors should gather about non-profits, the difference between unrestricted and restricted gifts and the purpose of endowments. He also talks about the problems created by reduced investment values in endowments due to the current financial crisis and the impact that can have on organizations.