The numbers behind the shift
59% of event tickets are now purchased on mobile worldwide. (Mordor Intelligence)
11.7% increase in online giving among K–12 schools in recent years. (Blackbaud Institute)
45% of school donations now come through digital wallets. (GiveCampus)
12.7% faster growth for nonprofits using digital-first payment systems. (Discover Global Network)
Across schools and clubs everywhere, cash boxes are disappearing.
Parents no longer carry small bills to football games. Booster clubs are tired of counting crumpled money after every event. And treasurers want faster, clearer ways to reconcile sales without chasing envelopes.
That shift is driving one of the biggest trends in school fundraising and event management: cashless ticketing.
Why schools are going cashless
For decades, event payments relied on paper tickets and physical cash. But as schools adopt digital tools for everything from communication to fundraising, going cashless at events is a natural next step.
Here’s why it’s taking off:
Fewer headaches for volunteers: No cash handling or manual counts.
Faster check-in at events: Families scan and go.
Easier reporting for staff: All sales recorded in one dashboard.
Safer for everyone: No money to lose or misplace.
“Parents are already cashless — Venmo’s growth says it all. Families prefer fast, cash-free payments, and schools are just catching up.”
Jeremiah Simpson, Co-founder of Admittee | Venmo trend
More than a trend — A better experience
Cashless ticketing isn’t just about technology; it’s about improving the experience for everyone involved.
Parents can buy tickets from their phones while supporting their kids. Volunteers can spend more time helping at the event, not managing a cash box. And treasurers get instant visibility into revenue by event or program.
“Many U.S. school districts are already moving in this direction — with 87% now using electronic payment systems for meals, fees, and events.”
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau”
Where Admittee fits in
Admittee makes cashless ticketing easy to launch for any school or club — no setup fees, no complicated systems. Everything is processed securely in one place and tracked automatically. In just a few minutes, you can start selling:
🎟️ Event tickets
💵 Donations
🍿 Point of Sale
A simpler, safer way to sell
From football games to fundraisers, going cashless makes every event smoother and easier. When paying is simple, more families join — and events run safer, faster, and with less stress.
👉 Try Admittee for your next event and see how easy cashless ticketing can be.