NWANA support funds help build the people, programs, events, groups, and systems needed for Nordic Walking to grow across North America.

Your support can help NWANA develop instructors, local leaders, community programs, challenges, events, competition pathways, education, and future sport infrastructure.

Why Support Matters

Nordic Walking is still developing in much of North America. To grow responsibly, NWANA needs trained people, local groups, organized events, clear pathways, and financial support for long-term development.

Donations, fundraisers, sponsors, matching gifts, team fundraising, and organizational support can all help move this work forward.

Current Fundraising Priority

The NWANA Instructor Growth Fund helps raise funds to create NWANA Academy course credits for future instructors.

These credits can help train people who will teach safe technique, lead local groups, support clubs and teams, and bring Nordic Walking to more communities across North America.

Future Support Areas

As NWANA grows, support may also help develop areas such as:

• community and local group development
• event and competition development
• academy and education pathways
• youth, senior, adaptive, and wellness programs
• club and team development
• RaceDay, timing, results, and event infrastructure
• awards, conferences, clinics, and public programs

Ways to Support

You can support NWANA by donating, creating a fundraiser, starting a team fundraiser, inviting your employer to participate, asking about matching gifts, sponsoring a program, or helping connect NWANA with organizations that can support the mission.

Matching Gifts

Your employer may be able to double your impact. Many companies match charitable gifts made by employees. If your employer offers a matching gift program, your donation may help create additional NWANA Academy course credits and support more Nordic Walking development.

Team and Umbrella Fundraising

NWANA fundraising may also support team fundraisers and larger umbrella fundraising structures for companies, schools, clubs, departments, offices, and community partners.

This allows groups and organizations to support NWANA together while making their participation and impact visible.

Support the Growth of Nordic Walking

Every donation, fundraiser, sponsor, partner, and supporter helps NWANA build the foundation for a stronger Nordic Walking future in North America.