Running a school event should be exciting — not stressful.
But behind every concert, game, and fundraiser are long nights of organizing ticket sales, reconciling spreadsheets, and making sure every dollar ends up where it belongs.
For most schools, the real challenge isn’t enthusiasm. It’s the complexity of managing payments across multiple tools and volunteers. Here’s how schools can simplify that process — and create smoother, more successful events in the process.
1. Bring everything into one system
Instead of juggling multiple platforms for tickets, concessions, and donations, choose a single solution that handles it all. With Admittee, you can sell tickets, collect donations, and even manage concession sales in one place — with reports that automatically organize by event and program.
The result?
Fewer tools to learn
Clearer reporting for treasurers
Less confusion for families
2. Offer simple, mobile-friendly payments
Today’s parents expect quick, cashless options. Let them pay with a card or digital wallet right from their phone.
It speeds up entry, reduces cash handling, and increases participation.
💡 In the U.S., more than 80% of small businesses say that offering digital payment options is a key driver of growth.(Paysafe Survey, 2025)
3. Automate reconciliation & reporting
Manual data entry is error-prone and time-consuming.
Modern payment platforms automatically categorize every transaction by event or program, so treasurers can see totals in seconds — not days.
With Admittee, finance teams can download detailed reports or export directly for bookkeeping. Transparency comes built-in.
4. Integrate fundraising right into events
Donations shouldn’t require a separate campaign.
Add a “Support this program” option to every ticket purchase and make giving easy in the moment. These small contributions add up fast and help schools raise more throughout the year.
5. Choose a tool built for school events — not just taking payments
Tools like Square, Venmo, or PayPal make it easy to collect money — but they weren’t built for the complexity of running school events. Treasurers still have to reconcile payments manually, volunteers track sales in spreadsheets, and families end up juggling multiple links.
Admittee brings everything together — ticketing, donations, concessions, and reporting — so your entire event runs smoothly from checkout to reconciliation. It’s the difference between processing payments and managing successful events.
Simplify payments, strengthen community
The easier it is to pay and participate, the more families get involved — and the more successful your events become. Every event is an opportunity to bring your community together. And with the right system, it can be easier than ever.
👉 See how Admittee helps schools simplify event payments — and start you next event in minutes.