Financial Aid

45
Donors
45% of 100 Donor goal
$4,584
Donated
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I HEART FISHER GIVING DAY 2025
1,013 Donors - $720,376 Donated
About

Fisher Fund for Financial Aid

Opening Doors. Changing Lives.

At St. John Fisher University, financial aid is more than just assistance—it’s the key that unlocks opportunity. The Fisher Fund for Financial Aid ensures that a Fisher education remains within reach for talented students, regardless of their financial circumstances.

With 100% of incoming first-year students receiving some form of aid, your support helps bridge critical gaps for students, from strengthening merit scholarships to providing emergency funds when life takes an unexpected turn.

Your generosity doesn’t just make college affordable—it fuels potential. It helps us recruit bright, deserving students, offer competitive aid packages, and reduce student loan debt so that graduates can launch their careers with confidence and possibility.

Thanks to donors like you, more than 2,500 undergraduate students benefit from scholarships and awards each year and other life-changing financial aid programs.

Together, we’re not just opening doors—we’re transforming futures.

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.

119 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.

120 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 

120 days ago by Amanda Glann

Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon60%Alumni
Suitcase icon34%Faculty/Staff
Parent icon5%Parents
Friends icon3%Friends
Most Recent Donors
George/Carol Di Quattro
George/Carol Di Quattro
Margaret A. Haldeman
Margaret A. Haldeman
John J. Warner, Jr., Esq.
John J. Warner, Jr., Esq.
Jill D. Rathbun
Jill D. Rathbun
Frank D. Sementino
Frank D. Sementino
Dr. Alan F. Lanni
Dr. Alan F. Lanni
David T. White
David T. White
Christopher William Keffer
Christopher William Keffer
Chad D. Goulette
Chad D. Goulette
Benjamin Charles Murphy
Benjamin Charles Murphy

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 1405 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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