Tools for Companies and Teams

In addition to raising money for the American Heart Association's lifesaving research and programs, the Start! Heart Walk provides direct benefits to your company and co-workers:

Surveys show that more than 90% of employees feel proud of companies that support an important cause.

Volunteer work helps employees develop and perfect leadership skills, including goal-setting, decisionmaking, problem-solving, time management, negotiation and networking.

The Start! Heart Walk is a great way to promote health and wellness in the workplace.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Implementing a Successful Start! Heart Walk Program

Steps to Online Registration and Fund Raising (PDF) - 1-2-3 steps for getting started as an online Start! Heart Walk fundraiser

Take Your Heart for a Walk Flyer (PDF) - Flyer promoting Start! Walking movement

Company Leader Resources

Company Leader Guide (MS Word) - Seven pages packed with information for company leaders - from recruiting team captains to empowernig your walkers to raise money and achieve their goal.

Timeline Template - This Heart Walk campaign timeline can help you organize and execute your plan.

Sample Recruitment Emails - These email templates make it easy for company leaders to get the word out to employees about your company's Start! Virtual Heart Walk.

Team Captain Kick Off Agenda Template - Use this meeting agenda to rally your Team Captains and get your campaign off to a great start.

Team Captain Job Description - Here are the nine steps Team Captains will want take to make the campaign a success.

Creating a Heart Healthy Workplace (PDF)

Team Captain and Walker Resources

Start! Heart Walk Team Captain Guide (PDF) - Step-by-step instructions for recruiting and leading a successful team ... and have fun doing it!

Sample Donation Letter - Sample solicitation letter to customize, print, and mail

Sample Vendor Donation Letter - Letter and tips for your company to solicit vendor sponsorship as a part of your Heart Walk fundraising

Submitting Offline Donations - Offline donations may be submitted by completing the Generic Offline Donation Form (PDF) and mailing your donation to the appropriate address indicated on the form.

American Heart Association Receipts (PDF)

Walker Recruitment Email (MS Word)

Frequently Asked Questions - Check our FAQ (PDF) for answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Start! Virtual Heart Walk.

We'd love to hear about the successes and fun you've had in your fundraising. Please send your stories about your Start! Virtual Heart Walk to Anu.Gandhi@heart.org