How Meliore Foundation Achieves 700+ On-Time Global Payouts with Tipalti

The Challenge

How Manual Multi-Entity Operations Stalled Meliore

Meliore Foundation, a Belgium-based nonprofit organization focused on advancing climate initiatives globally, struggled to navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions, multi-currency payments, and varying tax and banking requirements. 

 A five-person finance team was tasked with managing multi-country operations of over 700 staff, vendors, and grantees. 

Before implementing Tipalti, Meliore Foundation relied on a combination of systems, including Yokoy and NetSuite, both of which required labor-intensive processes to finalize payment batches. Invoices arrived via email, underwent repeated manual checks, and had to be uploaded into multiple platforms. 

Payments to US financial institutions, especially smaller credit unions requiring intermediaries, added further complexity. These inefficiencies not only consumed time but also hindered its finance team’s ability to scale operations effectively.

The Solution

Creating a Single Source of Truth for Global Spend

Meliore Foundation implemented Tipalti alongside NetSuite, creating a unified platform for global payouts, invoice management, and approvals. This integration eliminated the need for manual file exports and reduced the risk of human error. Tipalti’s self-service portals streamlined vendor and grantee onboarding, while its AI-powered invoice scanning enhanced efficiency across the finance team.

This automated workflow replaced the labor-intensive processes of the past, enabling Meliore Foundation to manage payments for grantees, external partners, and global consultants through weekly payment batches.

By adopting a phased rollout and leveraging dedicated implementation support, Meliore Foundation overcame complex banking requirements in Belgium and the US, ensuring smooth operations and enabling the organization to scale with confidence.

The Result

On-Time Invoices Settled Within 2 Weeks

With Tipalti, Meliore Foundation now ensures that 100% of staff invoices are settled within two weeks, with many payments processed in as few as five days. This improvement has not only enhanced operational efficiency but also strengthened trust within its global network. 

The finance team has significantly reduced manual oversight, freeing up valuable time to focus on strategic initiatives. Vendor onboarding has become more efficient, enabling the lean finance team to handle increasing transaction volumes without adding headcount. As Meliore Foundation’s annual funding increases, the organization is well-positioned to sustain its rapid growth while maintaining swift and accurate payouts across its global operations.