Jose Lugaro

Jose Lugaro is a Senior Consultant at Plus Delta Partners, which provides ROI-driven programs and services proven to help non-profits achieve measurable, sustainable fundraising improvements. In his role he serves as a teacher, coach and consultant for a variety of clients, primarily in the higher education and health care sectors

Jose has over 25 years of experience as a frontline fundraiser, organizational leader, and consultant for organizations in the higher education and non-profit sectors. Prior to Plus Delta, he served as Director of Development for the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University, where he played a key role in the institution’s $2.1 billion Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence campaign. Jose was also Vice President for Development at the Fund for Global Human Rights, leading worldwide fundraising efforts in support of the Fund’s grant-making efforts to frontline organizations across various continents. He has also previously held various senior roles with LGBTQ+ organizations nationally and locally.

A graduate of Penn State, Jose is a native Nuyorican newly residing in Philadelphia. Among his greatest joys are his family, his global travels and his rescue dog Paco.