3 Things to Set Up Before the Fall Rush Hits

How ADs can stay ahead, save time, and set up their coaches for a winning season.

The fall season is fast approaching — and with it comes a flood of practices, schedules, paperwork, and fundraising. Before things get too hectic, take a few simple steps to streamline your athletic program. Here are three things every AD should set up now to make back-to-school smoother for everyone.

1. Set Up a Messaging Channel with Your Coaches

Why it matters: When things get busy, communication gaps can lead to missed deadlines and unnecessary stress.

Pro Tip: Set up a dedicated messaging channel in the Snap! Mobile app where you and all of your coaches can communicate quickly — especially about things like fundraising, schedules, and program updates.

Bonus: This helps ensure everyone gets the same info at the same time, no inbox overload required.

2. Automate Your Fundraiser Approval Process

Why it matters: You’re likely fielding dozens of fundraiser requests, and that can mean endless email chains and paper forms.

Pro Tip: With Snap! Mobile One and the Insights dashboard, you can review and approve fundraisers in just a few clicks. Everything’s digital, organized, and designed to keep you in control without all the back-and-forth.

Here’s how it works:

• Coaches and group leaders submit fundraiser details
• You’ll get a notification in the Approvals section of your Insights dashboard
• You can review, approve, or request revisions before anything goes live
• We’ll handle the follow-up and let your coaches know what’s next

Not using Insights yet? Request your Insights dashboard.

Extra Time-Saver: With Snap! Raise, you can view, approve, and track all fundraisers in one dashboard — no spreadsheets or guessing required.

3. Make Sure Your Coaches Know About Snap! Raise

Why it matters: Not all your coaches know there’s a fundraising platform built to make their lives easier, and yours too.

What to tell them:

• They can raise more money, faster
• They’ll save time with built-in communication, tracking, and no need for in-person events
• You’ll get full visibility into every dollar raised
• Reporting is automatic (no more chasing receipts!)

Back-to-School Bonus:

Let your coaches know: groups who launch a Snap! Raise fundraiser between July 14–October 5 are automatically entered to win a $1,000 donation as part of our $12k in 12 Weeks Back-to-School Giveaway. A new winner is selected each week! Plus, with the Snap! Raise Guarantee, they’ll raise what they need — or we’ll cover the difference.

The best seasons start with smart prep. These three steps can help you save time, stay organized, and set your coaches up for success. And when fundraising runs smoothly, everyone wins, especially your student-athletes!

Talk to your coaches about Snap! Raise today and start the season strong.