What is an example of a standard object applicable in Nonprofit Cloud for managing funds?

In Nonprofit Cloud, the standard object that is commonly used for managing funds is the Campaign. Campaigns are essential for organizing fundraising efforts and tracking donations raised during specific events or initiatives. They allow nonprofits to group related fundraising activities together, create strategies, analyze their effectiveness, and manage donor engagement. For example, if an organization runs a capital campaign to raise funds for a new building, it can create a Campaign record to track all contributions and activities related to that effort.

While "Fund," "Donation," and "Grant" might seem relevant, they do not represent standard objects in the Nonprofit Cloud context. The term 'Fund' could refer to a concept of managing resources, but it is not defined as a standard object. "Donation" is more of a transaction type that tracks individual gifts rather than a broad organizational tool like the Campaign. "Grant" is also used for specific funding opportunities but doesn’t serve the same comprehensive management role that Campaigns do in planning and executing fundraising activities. Thus, choosing Campaign aligns with the core operational and reporting functionalities needed in nonprofit fund management.