Presidential Initiatives

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About

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.


Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon34%Alumni
Suitcase icon34%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon23%Friends
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Kevin Ledermann
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Stephanie Fix & William Fix
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Chris Keyes '10 '20MBA & Lisa Famiglietti '08 & Lisa Famiglietti
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Updates
Midday Update

You have helped us meet four matches and challenges:

  • 2:1 Kickoff Match with Elizabeth ’11 and John Leonard
  • Faculty and Staff Challenge with Bob and Tarri Heerkens
  • Lunchtime Special Challenge with Jim Stanton ’78
  • The 1980s Alumni Match with Sharon Napier ’81
85 days ago by Maherly Schaeffer

Advocates

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

Generated 5 clicks
Offered a $90,000 match

The John and Elizabeth ’11 Leonard Family Foundation

Offered a $50,000 match

Martin L. Keating ’75 and Jake Latchman

Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!

Sharon D. Napier '81

Offered a $10,000 match

Jim Stanton '78

Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

Britt and Lisa Vitalone ’91

Offered a $10,000 match

Community Advocates

Generated 762 clicks and 52 gifts, totaling $7,477

Robert and Tarri Heerkens

Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

Kate ’08 and Ryan ’08 Michaels

Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

Joseph A. ’76 and Nancy Garbarino

Offered a $5,000 match

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