I HEART FISHER GIVING DAY 2025

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This campaign ended on March 24, 2025, but you can still make a gift to St. John Fisher University by clicking here!
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Welcome to I❤️Fisher Giving Day!

Are you ready to be part of something big?

You choose how you will impact Fisher's students, faculty, staff, and programs on I❤️Fisher Giving Day. Take advantage of the matching opportunities and challenges to make the most out of your gift and follow along and celebrate our collective achievements!

Updates
Success for Kickoff 2:1 Match

The 2:1 giving match from Elizabeth ’11 and John Leonard has been met! Thank you to the Leonards for offering this generous match and the donors who were inspired to leverage their gifts for more impact.

445 days ago by Maherly Schaeffer
The Heerkens Faculty & Staff Match Met

Fisher employees answered the call with 100 donors to unlock a $2,500 gift from former employee Bob Heerkens and his wife, Tarri. 

Every day, faculty and staff give their all for Fisher and its students with the goal of providing a transformational experience. Thank you to Fisher employees and Bob and Tarri Heerkens for your generosity.

445 days ago by Maherly Schaeffer
Spire Society Membership Challenge

The Spire Society is the backbone of the Fisher Fund. We are challenging 20 new members to joined the esteemed ranks of the Spire Society before the end of I Heart Fisher Giving Day. These Fisher Fund leaders invest in and enhance the Fisher experience, making it available to all who wish to learn and grow here.

Thank you to the following individuals who have joined or renewed their Spire Society membership in honor of I Heart Fisher Giving Day:

Richard '73 & Janice Agin

David '06 and Paula Bocciolatt

James A. ’70 and Maureen Bowers

Robert W. Burgdorf, Esq. ’84 and Rosellen J. Burgdorf ’84

Daniel ‘69 and Ann Colby

Ed Donnelly ’83 and Tom Schnorr 

Bernie Fischette '79

Tricia Gatlin and Kim Vroman

Rev. Joseph A. Hart ’68

Mark ’86 and Leslie Johnson

Jill R. Knittel ’94, ’03 (MBA)

Joellen Maples

Kenneth McAlpin ’77, ’87 (MBA) and MaryAnn McAlpin

E. Robert ’68 and Susan W. Moline

Marcie ’94 and John Nicastro

Nixon Peabody LLP

Linda Paulmeno Sewell '81

Michael J. ’79 and Ann Plunkett

Leon T. Sawyko, Esq. ’66 and Anne O. Sawyko

Skip ’72 and Patty Streber

Dr. Daniel D. Tessoni ’69 and Martha L. Tessoni

James ’83 and Mary Jo ’89 Valenti

Thomas R. Wahl '78

Donna '76 & Christopher Young 

445 days ago by Amanda Glann
FAQ's
Athletics Leaderboard
TeamDonorsRaised ($)
Wrestling21$1,570
Women's Golf21$2,425
Women's Field Hockey14$1,010
Women's Volleyball39$3,215
Cheerleading0$0
Women's Soccer111$5,070
Men's Cross Country0$0
Men's Volleyball4$550
Men's Soccer30$3,450
Women's Cross Country1$25
Women's Lacrosse6$345
Women's Rowing5$180
Men’s Hockey2$300
Men's Basketball2$200
Men's Tennis8$925
Women's Basketball13$1,000
Women's Tennis12$400
Men's Lacrosse39$3,300
Men's Rowing0$0
Softball11$1,851
Football145$11,510
Women's Hockey2$200
Men's Golf14$1,145
Women's Track and Field1$25
Baseball2$125
Men's Track and Field2$82
Class Year Leaderboard
Class YearsDonorsRaised ($)
202869$8,555
20158$499
20069$875
19769$1,225
202415$620
202765$5,570
200814$570
202674$5,557
19688$525
20043$595
19663$200
20204$275
20135$325
197710$6,025
20074$170
19969$1,010
19983$250
19747$2,050
19726$450
19902$600
19796$85,150
19864$775
19602$250
20027$2,405
19591$1,000
19919$10,450
202311$545
20126$1,250
19993$250
20186$250
19924$2,150
19673$450
19815$5,365
20107$920
20229$479
202539$4,331
19785$750
20147$735
19633$950
20054$600
19836$1,413
20296$550
19858$537
19806$85,545
201612$397
20098$375
20195$400
19737$1,650
20113$50,175
19581$100
20007$1,811
197510$1,122
19698$9,650
19822$85,050
19975$325
19947$8,100
19562$600
19570$0
19613$150
19551$250
19621$50
20032$125
19896$925
20173$70
19873$225
19843$150
19708$10,255
19955$695
19715$550
19931$100
19640$0
20214$400
19656$1,300
20013$10,150
19883$1,425
Gift Designation LeaderboardWhich fund will receive the most gifts on I Heart Fisher Giving Day? Make a gift to help get the fund you care about most to the top of the list!
FundDonorsRaised ($)
Wrestling21$1,570
Athletics Annual Fund38$2,990
Women's Golf21$2,425
Men's Golf14$1,145
Lavery Library Annual Fund56$2,463
Campus Ministry Discretionary Fund14$573
Financial Aid Annual Fund45$4,584
Management Department0$0
Dr. Susan V. Berlin '81 Scholarship Fund0$0
School of Arts and Sciences Annual Fund18$937
Women's Field Hockey14$1,010
Women's Tennis12$400
Wegmans School of Pharmacy Annual Fund21$306,185
The Louis J. and Regina Vasile Scholarship0$0
Spanish Language Program0$0
Psychology Department1$75
Uncle John's Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Men's Cross Country0$0
Women's Rowing5$180
Men's Basketball2$200
Biology Department3$350
Modern Languages and Cultures Dept.0$0
Tristan Foley Hanna Memorial Nursing Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Men's Track and Field2$82
English Department1$100
Baseball2$125
Men's Soccer30$3,450
Women's Track and Field1$25
Softball11$1,851
Women's Lacrosse6$345
Student Life Annual Fund11$8,357
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Annual Fund10$533
Men's Lacrosse39$3,300
Media and Communication Department0$0
Mental Health Counseling Discretionary Fund0$0
Presidential Initiatives Annual Fund14$2,178
Center for Career and Academic Planning0$0
Chemistry Department1$50
Mathematics/Computer Science Department0$0
Women's Volleyball39$3,215
Women's Basketball13$1,000
School of Business Annual Fund28$9,250
Men's Volleyball4$550
Men’s Hockey2$300
Wegmans School of Nursing Annual Fund30$1,230
Health and Wellness Center6$375
Sport Management Department2$150
Men's Rowing0$0
R. Wayne and Beverly A. LeChase Urban Scholar Award Endowment0$0
LeChase Construction Urban Scholar Award Gift Fund0$0
The Saunders Foundation White Coat Award0$0
Gerald Van Strydonck Accounting Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Football145$11,510
LeChase Construction Urban Scholar Award Endowment0$0
Women's Cross Country1$25
Joan Rowan Memorial Award & Student Support Fund - Endowed0$0
Men's Tennis8$925
Women's Hockey2$200
Physics Department0$0
Area of Greatest Need208$223,141
Accounting/Finance Department1$25
R. Wayne and Beverly A. LeChase Urban Scholar Gift Award0$0
Women's Soccer111$5,070
Sociology Department0$0
Political Science Department2$300
American Studies Department0$0
Bernard J. Robson Memorial Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Philosophy Department0$0
Pharmacy Medical Mission/Service Trips0$0
International Studies1$50
Cheerleading0$0
Birnie Medical Mission/Service Travel Endowed Fund0$0
History Department0$0
Irish Studies0$0
Campus Ministry Discretionary Fund - Spring Break Trip3$75
Gentle-Smith Family Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Dr. Scott Swigart Pharmacy Scholarship0$0
Center for Student Research and Creative Work0$0
Religious Studies Department0$0
Economics Department4$150
Timothy E. Mancini Memorial Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Anthropology Department0$0
Martin F. Palumbos RABEF Scholarship0$0
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Book icon6%Students
Parent icon22%Parents
Suitcase icon14%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon22%Friends
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Advocates

Daniel J. Boyce, Esq. ’79 and Shelley L. Boyce, Michael E. ’82 and Christine Haefner, and Mike ’80 and Karen Moran

Offered a $85,000 match

The John and Elizabeth ’11 Leonard Family Foundation

Generated 1 gift, totaling $100
Offered a $50,000 match

Martin L. Keating ’75 and Jake Latchman

Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!

Ryan A. ’01, ’04 (MBA) and Carly M. Lancer.

Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

Britt and Lisa Vitalone ’91

Offered a $10,000 match

Anonymous

Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

Community Advocates

Generated 3990 clicks and 83 gifts, totaling $7,643

Mark Cleary ’81, John Mealey, and City Blue Imaging,

Offered a $5,000 match

Christine Birnie and George D. Jegadesh ’14 (MBA)

Offered a $3,000 match

Robert and Tarri Heerkens

Gave $2,500 during a Challenge!

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