Amanda Hopkins, J.D.
About Amanda Hopkins, J.D.
Amanda Hopkins, J.D., serves as the Department Head and Senior Director of Gift Planning at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in law and extensive experience in gift planning, she focuses on helping donors create impactful philanthropic contributions.
Current Role at University of Colorado
Amanda Hopkins serves as the Department Head and Senior Director of Gift Planning at the University of Colorado since 2021. In this role, she leads the Office of Gift Planning across four campuses: CU Colorado Springs, CU Boulder, Anschutz Medical Campus, and CU Denver. Her focus is on structuring meaningful gifts that inspire donors to make a measurable impact on society and the world. She is energized by unlocking donors' giving potential through philanthropic planning.
Previous Experience at Rollins College
Prior to her current position, Amanda Hopkins held several roles at Rollins College. She served as the Assistant Vice President of Development from 2014 to 2017 and as the Senior Director for Gift Planning from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she acted as the Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement in 2016 for seven months. Her experience at Rollins College contributed to her expertise in gift planning and donor relations.
Professional Background in Law
Amanda Hopkins has a background in law, having worked as an Associate Attorney at Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A. from 2006 to 2009. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. This legal expertise complements her work in gift planning and philanthropy.
Career Progression at University of Colorado
Amanda Hopkins has held multiple positions at the University of Colorado prior to her current role. She was the Director of Gift Planning from 2017 to 2019 and then served as the Senior Director of Gift Planning from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she was the Interim Executive Director of Principal Gifts in 2021 for seven months. Her career progression reflects her deepening involvement in gift planning and donor engagement.
Educational Background
Amanda Hopkins obtained her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Rollins College. She furthered her education at the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law, where she achieved her Juris Doctorate. This educational foundation supports her professional endeavors in both law and philanthropy.