{"id":113477,"date":"2025-07-16T12:28:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T17:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/?p=113477"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:26:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:26:27","slug":"3-things-to-set-up-before-the-fall-rush-hits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/blog\/3-things-to-set-up-before-the-fall-rush-hits\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things to Set Up Before the Fall Rush Hits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>How ADs can stay ahead, save time, and set up their coaches for a winning season.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The fall season is fast approaching \u2014 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.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Set Up a Messaging Channel with Your Coaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> When things get busy, communication gaps can lead to missed deadlines and unnecessary stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Set up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/messaging\/\">dedicated messaging channel in the Snap! Mobile app<\/a> where you and all of your coaches can communicate quickly \u2014 especially about things like fundraising, schedules, and program updates.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-113478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM1Tier1_WelcomeEmail2-Icon1.png\" alt=\"Messaging in SMA\" width=\"311\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM1Tier1_WelcomeEmail2-Icon1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM1Tier1_WelcomeEmail2-Icon1-69x69.png 69w, https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM1Tier1_WelcomeEmail2-Icon1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM1Tier1_WelcomeEmail2-Icon1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> This helps ensure everyone gets the same info at the same time, no inbox overload required.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Automate Your Fundraiser Approval Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> You&#8217;re likely fielding dozens of fundraiser requests, and that can mean endless email chains and paper forms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> With Snap! Mobile One and the Insights dashboard, you can review and approve fundraisers in just a few clicks. Everything\u2019s digital, organized, and designed to keep you in control without all the back-and-forth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coaches and group leaders submit fundraiser details<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll get a notification in the Approvals section of your Insights dashboard<\/li>\n<li>You can review, approve, or request revisions before anything goes live<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019ll handle the follow-up and let your coaches know what\u2019s next<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not using Insights yet?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/home.snap.app\/home\">Request your Insights dashboard.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-113479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM1Tier2_WelcomeEmail2-Icon3.png\" alt=\"Insights\" width=\"316\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM1Tier2_WelcomeEmail2-Icon3.png 500w, https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM1Tier2_WelcomeEmail2-Icon3-69x69.png 69w, https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM1Tier2_WelcomeEmail2-Icon3-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.snapraise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SM1Tier2_WelcomeEmail2-Icon3-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Extra Time-Saver:<\/strong> With Snap! Raise, you can view, approve, and track all fundraisers in one dashboard \u2014 no spreadsheets or guessing required.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Make Sure Your Coaches Know About Snap! Raise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong> Not all your coaches know there&#8217;s a fundraising platform built to make <em>their<\/em> lives easier, and <em>yours<\/em> too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to tell them:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They can raise more money, faster<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019ll save time with built-in communication, tracking, and no need for in-person events<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll get full visibility into every dollar raised<\/li>\n<li>Reporting is automatic (no more chasing receipts!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Talk to your coaches about Snap! 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