On-line platform the Flemish MS-Liga

Client's challenge

For years, the existing digital tool was only used internally and has since become outdated. In terms of appearance, the tool could use a refresh, but its user-friendliness also did not meet current expectations. In addition, we made sure security was up to date with current GDPR legislation.

Another challenge was to make the platform accessible to an external audience. The end user will no longer just do internal administration, but will also contribute to digital donations and campaigns of the non-profit organisation.

Members will have access to the website, making membership an important pillar. On the new platform, MS-Liga Vlaanderen wants to give end users the opportunity to create a profile and manage their data. The user experience of members will be central here.

The process

For this project, our developers started from an existing Drupal 7 CMS/CRM. Since MS Liga staff are happy with how their CRM works, we chose in consultation to keep the integration with CiviCRM. As a new CMS system, Drupal 9 was the preferred choice. The advantage of Drupal as a CMS system is its flexibility to manage pages. This allows MS-Liga's editorial team to independently add, modify and temporarily or permanently delete content.

Our migration plan for MS-Liga:
To ensure a smooth transfer from the existing platform to the new website, a thorough migration plan was drawn up by our developers. Hosting was also transferred. To ensure a successful transition, we took the following features into account:

1. Adoption of current website Drupal 7 & CiviCRM
2. Upgrade of current website (security updates and GDPR)
3. Transfer CiviCRM platform to Drupal 8 while retaining existing data
4. Integration digital donations & campaigns
5. Integration memberships
6. Integration of user profiles
7. Event registration

The result: Online platform for MS Liga Vlaanderen and members

The internal staff of MS-Liga Vlaanderen vzw can continue to work carefree with the CRM familiar to them, but in a more secure and user-friendly way. With the added bonus that the platform is ready for a digital future. Online donations, gifts, memberships and campaigns can be registered via the tool. Moreover, the new platform also allows end users to manage their profiles and memberships.

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The partner

InspireHealth partner Calibrate is a Cronos company focused on building online applications with Drupal CRM technology. It a full service Drupal agency with more than 20 years of experience, helps you with digital strategy, d esign, website development and marketing. Calibrate operates in various sectors, ranging from healthcare over public sector to logistics and sports.
See also A better platform for MS-Liga Vlaanderen for more information.