Amanda Hopkins

Amanda Hopkins, J.D., serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development at CU Boulder, where she spearheads strategic planning and execution of fundraising initiatives to meet ambitious goals. She plays a pivotal role in leading the planning for CU Boulder's inaugural comprehensive campaign, ensuring alignment with university leadership.

In her role, Amanda supervises teams of professionals across various departments including Data Insights, Principal Giving and Strategic Initiatives, Donor Relations, Campaign Planning, Campus Institutes, and Industry & Foundation Relations. She reports to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and collaborates closely with CU System Advancement's Research, Prospect Development, and Gift Planning teams to align fundraising and engagement objectives.

Before joining CU Boulder, Amanda made significant contributions as the Assistant Vice President for Development at Rollins College. She is also a licensed attorney in Florida, where she practiced in commercial real estate and secured finance law. Amanda completed her Juris Doctorate at the University of Florida and her undergraduate studies at Rollins College.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Amanda has a passion for researching her family lineage, reading historical fiction, and gardening. Despite her Caribbean roots, Amanda has developed a surprising love for the Colorado seasons. She cherishes spending time with her husband and their two children, exploring all that Colorado has to offer.

Amanda's work ethic and leadership style have propelled organizations to build effective teams and programs that result in sustained fundraising growth. She has spent most of her career in higher education advancement as a proven fixer, strategic partner, intentional relationship builder, and collaborative leader guiding teams to increase their fundraising results by planning their work and working their plan.