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.

32 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.

32 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 

32 days ago by Amanda Glann
FAQ's
Athletics Leaderboard
TeamDonorsRaised ($)
Men's Tennis8$925
Women's Rowing5$180
Women's Basketball13$1,000
Women's Field Hockey14$1,010
Women's Golf21$2,425
Women's Volleyball39$3,215
Men's Golf14$1,145
Baseball2$125
Wrestling21$1,570
Softball11$1,851
Women's Lacrosse6$345
Women's Tennis12$400
Men's Lacrosse39$3,300
Men's Soccer30$3,450
Men's Rowing0$0
Women's Track and Field1$25
Men's Cross Country0$0
Women's Hockey2$200
Men's Track and Field2$82
Women's Cross Country1$25
Women's Soccer111$5,070
Men's Basketball2$200
Men's Volleyball4$550
Football145$11,510
Men’s Hockey2$300
Cheerleading0$0
Class Year Leaderboard
Class YearsDonorsRaised ($)
19796$85,150
19919$10,450
20186$250
19858$537
20147$735
20098$375
20204$275
19698$9,650
20158$499
200814$570
197511$2,244
201612$397
20113$50,175
19737$1,650
202869$8,555
19955$695
202415$620
20126$1,250
202539$4,331
19993$250
20054$600
197710$6,025
20007$1,811
202674$5,557
20013$10,150
20069$875
202765$5,570
19896$925
19726$450
20107$920
19769$1,225
19947$8,100
20229$479
19883$1,425
19873$225
19969$1,010
202311$545
19708$10,255
20027$2,405
19747$2,050
19688$525
20195$400
20074$170
19656$1,300
19551$250
19621$50
19931$100
19570$0
20296$550
19581$100
19924$2,150
19673$450
19843$150
20173$70
19591$1,000
19715$550
19613$150
19562$600
19785$750
19640$0
19836$1,413
19663$200
20214$400
19902$600
20135$325
19864$775
19822$85,050
19633$950
19975$325
19983$250
20032$125
19602$250
19815$5,365
19806$85,545
20043$595
Gift Designation LeaderboardWhich fund will receive the most gifts on I Heart Fisher Giving Day? Make a gift to help get the fund you care about most to the top of the list!
FundDonorsRaised ($)
Men's Track and Field2$82
Martin F. Palumbos RABEF Scholarship0$0
Psychology Department1$75
Joan Rowan Memorial Award & Student Support Fund - Endowed0$0
The Saunders Foundation White Coat Award0$0
Management Department0$0
Biology Department3$350
School of Business Annual Fund28$9,250
Women's Basketball13$1,000
Financial Aid Annual Fund45$4,584
Athletics Annual Fund38$2,990
Men's Golf14$1,145
Men's Lacrosse39$3,300
Campus Ministry Discretionary Fund14$573
Student Life Annual Fund11$8,357
Wrestling21$1,570
Women's Golf21$2,425
Women's Volleyball39$3,215
Wegmans School of Nursing Annual Fund30$1,230
Women's Lacrosse6$345
Wegmans School of Pharmacy Annual Fund21$306,185
School of Arts and Sciences Annual Fund18$937
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Annual Fund10$533
Women's Tennis12$400
Lavery Library Annual Fund56$2,463
Women's Field Hockey14$1,010
Men's Tennis8$925
Softball11$1,851
Presidential Initiatives Annual Fund14$2,178
Men's Soccer30$3,450
Accounting/Finance Department1$25
History Department0$0
Cheerleading0$0
Spanish Language Program0$0
R. Wayne and Beverly A. LeChase Urban Scholar Award Endowment0$0
Gentle-Smith Family Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Mathematics/Computer Science Department0$0
Bernard J. Robson Memorial Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Women's Track and Field1$25
Dr. Susan V. Berlin '81 Scholarship Fund0$0
Anthropology Department0$0
Pharmacy Medical Mission/Service Trips0$0
Uncle John's Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Women's Rowing5$180
Football145$11,510
Irish Studies0$0
Campus Ministry Discretionary Fund - Spring Break Trip3$75
Philosophy Department0$0
Tristan Foley Hanna Memorial Nursing Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Health and Wellness Center6$375
Dr. Scott Swigart Pharmacy Scholarship0$0
Mental Health Counseling Discretionary Fund0$0
Area of Greatest Need209$224,263
Women's Soccer111$5,070
Modern Languages and Cultures Dept.0$0
Women's Hockey2$200
LeChase Construction Urban Scholar Award Gift Fund0$0
Physics Department0$0
Men's Rowing0$0
LeChase Construction Urban Scholar Award Endowment0$0
Economics Department4$150
American Studies Department0$0
The Louis J. and Regina Vasile Scholarship0$0
English Department1$100
Sociology Department0$0
Men’s Hockey2$300
Center for Student Research and Creative Work0$0
Media and Communication Department0$0
R. Wayne and Beverly A. LeChase Urban Scholar Gift Award0$0
Gerald Van Strydonck Accounting Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Chemistry Department1$50
Men's Basketball2$200
Timothy E. Mancini Memorial Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Birnie Medical Mission/Service Travel Endowed Fund0$0
Political Science Department2$300
Religious Studies Department0$0
Baseball2$125
Women's Cross Country1$25
International Studies1$50
Center for Career and Academic Planning0$0
Sport Management Department2$150
Men's Volleyball4$550
Men's Cross Country0$0
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Gradhat icon34%Alumni
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 867 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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