Fisher Fund for Presidential Initiatives
Empowering Bold Leadership and Lasting Impact
At St. John Fisher University, bold leadership and innovative thinking drive our continued excellence—and your support makes it possible. Gifts to the Fisher Fund for Presidential Initiatives provides President Rooney and University leadership with the flexibility and resources needed to respond quickly to emerging opportunities, champion impactful programs, and advance strategic initiatives that benefit students, faculty, and the entire Fisher community.
Your generosity fuels:
- Innovative programs and new initiatives that enrich student learning, career preparation, and engagement.
- Projects that strengthen Fisher’s reputation as a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence and innovation.
- Campus-wide enhancements that foster a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all.
- Strategic investments in technology and learning spaces, ensuring students and faculty have access to the tools and environments they need to excel.
Your Impact
Gifts to the Presidential Initiatives Fisher Fund allow Fisher to adapt, grow, and lead—seizing new opportunities, enhancing the student experience, and positioning Fisher for a bright future.
Your support helps ensure that Fisher remains a place where bold ideas, transformative initiatives, and a strong sense of community thrive.
Thank you for empowering progress and innovation at Fisher.
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 SchaefferFisher 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.
119 days ago by Maherly Schaeffer
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 GlannDonors
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