Sigma Alpha Epsilon Centralizes Print Across 235 Chapters with Mimeo

CHALLENGE

As alumni and membership outreach continued to grow, SAE needed a better way to support their audience with educational and marketing materials. Without a centralized print solution, each individual chapter was left to handle their own printing and distribution. The result was inconsistent quality across locations, a fragmented process that was difficult to manage at the national level, and costs that quickly added up for individual chapters. For an organization operating at SAE’s scale, that wasn’t sustainable.

HOW MIMEO HELPED

SAE used Mimeo's platform to centralize print production and distribution, giving national headquarters direct control over quality and consistency across every chapter. Economy Color made full color printing possible at a scale that had previously been out of reach. "Because of the affordability and quality that Mimeo has been able to provide, we've been able to deliver alumni outreach programs. SAE can now professionally print membership manuals and supplemental educational materials rather than just a binder full of low quality photocopies."

For SAE's busy event calendar, having Mimeo as a reliable partner made all the difference. "Mimeo has helped tremendously with our events. We have 5-6 conferences a year where we need to distribute mini textbooks to attendees. Over the past 5 years, we have grown both in the number of offered programs and the amount of material we distribute. We wouldn't have been able to scale our efforts without Mimeo."

THE RESULT

Partnering with Mimeo gave SAE the ability to produce larger, more in-depth materials at a lower cost than their previous fragmented process. National headquarters gained direct control over quality and consistency across all chapters and locations, eliminating the burden that had previously fallen on individual chapters. Full color printing became accessible at scale thanks to Economy Color, and SAE's growing event programming now has a reliable production and distribution process behind it.

"Mimeo's documents were miles above any other I have ever seen printed. The economy color is outstanding. It's made it possible for us to print color for that volume of content, period. The quality, price, and level of service set Mimeo far above other companies." - Matt Alaio, Creative Director

THE BOTTOM LINE

For an organization as large and distributed as SAE, consistency matters. Every chapter, every event, and every member deserves the same quality experience, and that starts with the materials they receive. Mimeo gave SAE the tools to deliver on that promise without breaking the budget or overwhelming their team. As their programs have grown, Mimeo has grown with them.

Key Takeaways

Centralizing print production gives national organizations consistent quality across every chapter and location
Economy Color makes full color printing accessible at high volumes without breaking the budget
A reliable print partner makes scaling events and programming significantly easier
Removing the print burden from individual chapters saves time and reduces costs organization-wide

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon is one of North America’s largest social fraternities with more than 331,000 initiated members and more than 235 groups. The mission of Sigma Alpha Epsilon is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship, and service.

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