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  • 1.  LexisNexis

    Posted 05-15-2025 10:26 AM

    Approaching the end of our fiscal year, we have discovered that LexisNexis (we only use the public information area) will be increasing subscription costs by 30% over the next six years. I've also been told by my rep if I cancel my subscription now, it will cost three times as much as we currently pay to sign up new. Are there better tools available for the purpose of looking up addresses and relationships, ideally with more realistic pricing?

     

    Thank you.

     

    Denise Mattie

    Director of Advancement Services

    T: 325.793.4750  |  M: 720.480.9369 mattie.denise@mcm.edu

    Instutional Advancement

    1 McMurry University #938

    Abilene, TX 79697

    McMurry University

    1400 Sayles Blvd.

    Abilene, TX 79605

    www.mcm.edu

           

     

     



  • 2.  RE: LexisNexis

    Posted 05-15-2025 02:26 PM
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  • 3.  RE: LexisNexis

    Posted 05-16-2025 11:39 AM

    A search of the FundSvcs Community archives produced the following thread. Hopefully it will help!

    Posted 03-14-2024 10:54 AM
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    Esteemed Colleagues,

    I write you with a burning question in my shop.

    We love Lexis for Development Professionals, but annual 10% price increases are too much for my little private liberal arts undergrad university. We use LexisDP for prospect research, bio/demo updates, and we occasionally purchase data appends from the company.

    Have any of you found and experienced a true competitor that costs less? Or a "close enough" option that costs less?

    Gratefully,

    Stephen

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    Stephen Lambert
    Susquehanna University
    lamberts@SUSQU.EDU
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    Posted 03-14-2024 11:17 AM
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    Hi Stephen,

     

    I highly recommend AlumniFinder.  They have all the tools you need and it's on a cost per use basis (unlimited seats) rather than LN's seat licensing set up.  I've implemented this at two universities with an 80% cost savings. 

     

    Michele Hicks

    Executive Director, Advancement Services

    University Advancement

    https://www.unt.edu



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  • 4.  RE: LexisNexis

    Posted 05-16-2025 03:23 PM
    Edited by Tony Exler 05-16-2025 03:24 PM

    Hi Denise,

    I have subscribed to LexisNexis at a handful of nonprofit organizations. Because I've seen Lexis's prices be negotiable at different nonprofits, it might be worth trying to negotiate further if you haven't already. Also, in my experience, LexisNexis is foundational for prospect research and development. 

    Good luck!

    Tony



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    Lipscomb University
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