Jim founded J.C. Egbert & Associates in 1990 after a 25 year career with the YMCA. He served YMCAs in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. His career with J.C. Egbert & Associates included helping dozens of YMCAs raise hundreds of millions of dollars in capital and endowment campaigns.

“His life and work impacted so many individuals and communities that I’m sure he didn’t even realize. I wouldn’t still be in the YMCA if it weren’t for his encouragement and support,” said one YMCA colleague.

Two memorial opportunities are available:

NAYDO (North American YMCA Development Organization)
Jim Egbert Scholarship Fund
c/o Louie Warren
Omaha/Council Bluffs Metropolitan YMCA
430 S 20th St
Omaha, NE 68102-2506

The NAYDO Council has set up a scholarship fund designed to help new YMCA CEOs AND a Board member attend the annual conference. The hope is that the fund will be sufficient for the conference fees and a travel stipend. Jim was an advocate for this organization, starting in its earliest years. He was involved when the conference consisted of 20-30 individuals meeting to share ideas in YMCA development. Now the conference has grown to more than 1,100 attendees.

General Convention of Sioux YMCAs
P.O. Box 218
1 YMCA Street
DuPree, SD 57623

Financial Aid Support for programs and membership and/or support for staff training and development
Jim was a Trustee of the Sioux Indian YMCAs. He loved the work they did and was an advocate of the work.

J.C. Egbert & Associates will continue to serve YMCAs exclusively throughout the Midwest and beyond. Daryl Sieplinga and Jim began developing a transition plan in 2007 – before he was diagnosed with cancer. They began implementation in 2008 and that plan will continue in cooperation with Jim’s wife, Helen. The name will remain the same, in honor of Jim.