For proper donation tracking in NPSP, what field should organizations use to report monetary amounts?

The field that organizations should use to report monetary amounts in NPSP is the Amount field. This field is specifically designated for capturing the actual monetary values associated with donations or contributions made by donors. Using the Amount field helps ensure accurate financial reporting and allows organizations to keep a precise record of their income.

Tracking donations using this specific field facilitates various features in NPSP such as reporting, analytics, and understanding funding sources, because it is designed to integrate seamlessly into the system's overall financial architecture. In contrast, other options like Donor Amount or Value do not inherently exist within the standard NPSP framework for recording contributions. Gift Records refers to the broader concept of tracking donations but does not pinpoint a specific field for monetary amounts. Thus, organizations should rely on the Amount field for accuracy and clarity in their donation tracking processes.