Case Study
From Spreadsheets to Database at Mont Pelerin
Mont Pelerin Society, funded by the Heritage Foundation:
The Mont Pelerin Society (MPS):
International organization composed of economists, philosophers, historians, intellectuals and business leaders.
Client
Mont Pelerin Society, funded by the Heritage Foundation
Year
2011
About
2,000 members 110 countries 50 languages
Goal
Conversion from Spreadsheets to online membership system.
71% reduction
in overdue receivables
39% decrease
in member complaints
100% elimination
of error prone spreadsheet
Problems to solve
01
Membership Management
Detailed record-keeping and communication, especially in a highly private, influential institution.
02
Spreadsheet Data Management
Problematic due to the risk of errors, incomplete data, and control issues.
03
Billing and Collection of Dues
Significant issues with many members overdue on payments for years.
Solution
Conversion from spreadsheets
to a custom database solution on UniVerse (Pick/U2).
Membership Management
Bespoke Membership and Accounting applications.
Automation
Secure payment processing through FirstData.
Outcomes
Outcomes
Outcomes
Outcomes
Outcomes
Outcomes
Outcomes
Outcomes
Dues were billed and payment automatically received and recorded.
Included web-hosting for the MontPelerin Society
Members needs were addressed through custom applications.
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