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.

95 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.

95 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 

95 days ago by Amanda Glann
FAQ's
Athletics Leaderboard
TeamDonorsRaised ($)
Football145$11,510
Women's Track and Field1$25
Men’s Hockey2$300
Cheerleading0$0
Men's Soccer30$3,450
Softball11$1,851
Women's Golf21$2,425
Men's Lacrosse39$3,300
Wrestling21$1,570
Men's Golf14$1,145
Women's Volleyball39$3,215
Women's Basketball13$1,000
Men's Volleyball4$550
Men's Rowing0$0
Women's Tennis12$400
Women's Field Hockey14$1,010
Women's Rowing5$180
Baseball2$125
Men's Tennis8$925
Women's Hockey2$200
Women's Lacrosse6$345
Women's Cross Country1$25
Men's Basketball2$200
Men's Track and Field2$82
Men's Cross Country0$0
Women's Soccer111$5,070
Class Year Leaderboard
Class YearsDonorsRaised ($)
20107$920
202539$4,331
19955$695
19602$250
19673$450
19581$100
19924$2,150
20173$70
19621$50
19570$0
19551$250
19919$10,450
201612$397
20229$479
20069$875
202415$620
20098$375
202311$545
200814$570
19796$85,150
20147$735
19969$1,010
202869$8,555
19688$525
202674$5,557
197710$6,025
197511$2,244
19708$10,255
20027$2,405
202765$5,570
19769$1,225
19737$1,650
20158$499
20054$600
20186$250
19993$250
19858$537
19698$9,650
20126$1,250
20113$50,175
20204$275
20007$1,811
19902$600
20013$10,150
19843$150
19726$450
19896$925
19931$100
19873$225
19747$2,050
19883$1,425
19947$8,100
20074$170
20214$400
19656$1,300
20195$400
19591$1,000
19822$85,050
19975$325
19715$550
19785$750
19640$0
20296$550
19864$775
19633$950
19613$150
20032$125
19836$1,413
19562$600
19815$5,365
19806$85,545
19663$200
20043$595
20135$325
19983$250
Gift Designation LeaderboardWhich fund will receive the most gifts on I Heart Fisher Giving Day? Make a gift to help get the fund you care about most to the top of the list!
FundDonorsRaised ($)
Women's Track and Field1$25
Physics Department0$0
Women's Basketball13$1,000
Presidential Initiatives Annual Fund14$2,178
Women's Field Hockey14$1,010
Student Life Annual Fund11$8,357
Management Department0$0
Financial Aid Annual Fund45$4,584
Women's Golf21$2,425
Wrestling21$1,570
School of Arts and Sciences Annual Fund18$937
Women's Volleyball39$3,215
Gentle-Smith Family Scholarship - Endowed0$0
School of Business Annual Fund28$9,250
Men's Golf14$1,145
Wegmans School of Pharmacy Annual Fund21$306,185
Campus Ministry Discretionary Fund14$573
Campus Ministry Discretionary Fund - Spring Break Trip3$75
Athletics Annual Fund38$2,990
Men's Soccer30$3,450
Women's Lacrosse6$345
Baseball2$125
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education Annual Fund10$533
Irish Studies0$0
Softball11$1,851
R. Wayne and Beverly A. LeChase Urban Scholar Award Endowment0$0
Lavery Library Annual Fund56$2,463
Women's Hockey2$200
Wegmans School of Nursing Annual Fund30$1,230
Women's Tennis12$400
Men's Lacrosse39$3,300
Men's Basketball2$200
Health and Wellness Center6$375
Women's Rowing5$180
Men's Tennis8$925
Joan Rowan Memorial Award & Student Support Fund - Endowed0$0
The Saunders Foundation White Coat Award0$0
Biology Department3$350
Psychology Department1$75
Men's Track and Field2$82
Martin F. Palumbos RABEF Scholarship0$0
Spanish Language Program0$0
Men's Volleyball4$550
Accounting/Finance Department1$25
Men's Rowing0$0
Bernard J. Robson Memorial Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Cheerleading0$0
Dr. Susan V. Berlin '81 Scholarship Fund0$0
History Department0$0
Uncle John's Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Pharmacy Medical Mission/Service Trips0$0
Anthropology Department0$0
Tristan Foley Hanna Memorial Nursing Scholarship - Endowed0$0
Women's Soccer111$5,070
Area of Greatest Need209$224,263
Mathematics/Computer Science Department0$0
Mental Health Counseling Discretionary Fund0$0
Football145$11,510
LeChase Construction Urban Scholar Award Gift Fund0$0
Philosophy Department0$0
American Studies Department0$0
Economics Department4$150
Dr. Scott Swigart Pharmacy Scholarship0$0
The Louis J. and Regina Vasile Scholarship0$0
Center for Student Research and Creative Work0$0
Modern Languages and Cultures Dept.0$0
Gerald Van Strydonck Accounting Scholarship - Endowed0$0
LeChase Construction Urban Scholar Award Endowment0$0
Birnie Medical Mission/Service Travel Endowed Fund0$0
Men’s Hockey2$300
Chemistry Department1$50
Sociology Department0$0
Timothy E. Mancini Memorial Scholarship - Endowed0$0
English Department1$100
Media and Communication Department0$0
R. Wayne and Beverly A. LeChase Urban Scholar Gift Award0$0
Political Science Department2$300
Center for Career and Academic Planning0$0
Religious Studies Department0$0
Men's Cross Country0$0
Women's Cross Country1$25
International Studies1$50
Sport Management Department2$150
Donor Affiliations
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 1306 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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