Donor prospect research software for nonprofits

Nexis® for Development Professionals Streamline your donor research
Identify, validate, and track high-value prospects.
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What is Nexis for Development Professionals?

Nexis for Development Professionals gives nonprofits a clearer path to finding and evaluating donor prospects. Access trusted data and meaningful insights so you can focus outreach on supporters who are most likely to engage in your mission. 

Trusted Sources

Access trusted content with confidence

Access more than 81 billion public records* from over 10,000 trusted sources. Get deep news archives, transcripts, multilingual coverage and licensed content in one place to support accurate and efficient donor research. 

Donor Profiles

Get a complete picture of donors

Donor Profiles combine key information so you can evaluate prospects in seconds. View giving history, affiliations, employment data, and more. Visual summaries simplify complex insight and help you find qualified donors faster. 

Wealth Screening

Boost fundraising with wealth insights

Use indicators such as Wealth Scores, Larkspur Prospects of Wealth®, and GuideStar™ to understand giving capacity. These insights help you estimate reasonable ask amounts and prioritize outreach based on donor potential.

Testimonials

Customer success story

See how Greater Twin Cities United Way strengthens donor research with Nexis for Development Professionals.


"Most development professionals should have heard of Nexis [for Development Professionals] by now, but if they haven't, I'd tell them it's about trust and accurate information."

Leif BowenSenior Prospect Development Specialist, Greater Twin Cities United Way

Awards and recognition

We’re proud to be recognized by G2 for our technological innovation, customer dedication, and impact. Awards reflect not only the strength of our solutions but also the satisfaction of our customers.

Best Software 2025 Top 50 Non-Profit Products Badge

Voted #1 for Best Donor Prospect Research Software in G2’s 2025 Report


The Best Non-Profit Software Products 2025 badge is earned based on the analysis of the product's Satisfaction and Market Presence scores within its category

Frequently asked questions

Nexis for Development Professionals offers access to authoritative global data, including proprietary sources not available on other platforms. Its news tracking, U.S. public records*, legal data, and executive insights deliver a more complete view than many prospecting and donor research tools. 

Profiles may include contact information, career history, board affiliations, charitable giving patterns, wealth indicators (such as real estate and stock holdings), known associates, and recent news mentions. This helps fundraisers prioritize leads, personalize outreach, and better understand a donor's values and interests. 

The platform pulls from thousands of trusted, curated sources including national and international news publications, biographical directories, real estate records, company filings, charitable donation databases, U.S. public records*, and legal documents. 

Demo Nexis for Development Professionals

Find your next high-value donor with confidence. Contact us to request a demo or customize a package that fits your fundraising goals. 

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*Access to U.S. Public Records content is subject to credentialing. Due to the nature and origin of public record information, the public records and commercially available data sources used in reports may contain errors. The LexisNexis Public Records services are not provided by “consumer reporting agencies,” as that term is defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. §, et seq.) (“FCRA”) and do not constitute “consumer reports,” as that term is defined in the FCRA. Accordingly, these LexisNexis services may not be used in whole or in part as a factor in determining eligibility for credit, insurance, employment, or another eligibility purpose in connection with which a consumer report may be used under the FCRA.