What is a best practice regarding the use of Person Accounts in NPSP?

The best practice regarding the use of Person Accounts in NPSP is to ensure that the specific capabilities and integrations of NPSP effectively utilize the standard contact and household record structures. In particular, Person Accounts serve a distinct purpose as a combination of account and contact but may not align perfectly with the household model used in NPSP. This means that if you are leveraging NPSP's full range of features and functionalities, it is generally recommended to avoid using Person Accounts entirely, as NPSP is designed around a model that allows for better handling of households and non-profit relationships.

Using the Person Account model can lead to complexities, especially in reporting and data management. Thus, understanding and adhering to the guideline that NPSP does not support Person Accounts means that organizations can avoid potential issues and misconfigurations while maximizing the benefits of the donation and fundraising tools that NPSP offers.

In contrast, the other choices suggest implementations or uses of Person Accounts which may not align with best practices in the NPSP context. For instance, treating Person Accounts as standard records in both lead conversion and household management could negate the advantages of NPSP’s dedicated functionality for non-profits, creating inconsistency and confusion within your data strategy.