Hyatt Regency Bellevue
900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
Registration is now open!
See you this fall in Bellevue at the Hyatt Regency! Hear from engaging speakers, share resources and ideas, and network with partners, colleagues, and friends. Mark the dates September 15‑16 on your calendar.
"Welcome to the edge" of innovation, luxury, and adventure in Bellevue, Washington!
DILA is an informal fellowship which meets to help maximize the effectiveness of not‑for‑profit entities organized to provide loans to various affiliated churches and related religious organizations within their denomination by providing networking opportunities and educational resources. DILA’s vision is to provide:
Check in at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. With its small‑town charm and big‑city convenience, downtown Bellevue is a modern oasis with endless activities and cultural attractions.
Exhibitors set up display table(s) outside the main ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue.
Conference registration opens with a soft opening for those early birds among us.
Bellevue is home to a variety of lively festivals and events, offering plenty of activities for everyone. Whether you’re interested in a self‑guided Bellevue Art Walk, indulging in luxury shopping, or enjoying rugged hikes, there’s something for you.
Conference registration opens for you to pick up your name badge and materials. Breakfast is catered and provided by DILA.
DILA 2025 kicks off with our emcee providing a program overview. Hear a morning devotion that will excite you for the days ahead!
Fund sizes include: $0‑99 Million, $100‑249 Million, $250‑499 Million, $500‑999 Million, and $1B+.
Hear a powerful and passionate message from one of our DILA Plenary Speakers.
Enjoy a delicious lunch provided by DILA to sustain you through the rest of your day.
Topics include: Stewardship, Economy & Markets, Real Estate Solutions, Cybersecurity, Real Estate, and Legal.
Functions include: Marketing, Investment Operations, Lending Operations, Finance & Accounting, Senior Management, and Insurance.
Enjoy your evening in Bellevue! Engage with sponsors, partners, and colleagues for hosted dinners, savoring fine dining. Bellevue has many attractions and places to explore.
Start off the day with a delicious catered breakfast, the most important meal of the day.
Recap the first day and hear a morning devotion that will motivate your life’s mission in your daily work.
Topics include: Construction, Economy & Markets, Real Estate Solutions, Cybersecurity, Real Estate, and Legal.
Hear from one of our DILA Plenary Speakers, as they share a positive, encouraging message to lead us into next year.
Graystone Consulting helps nonprofit organizations use their assets to pursue their mission, serving as a proactive and collaborative partner to help our clients grow their social and financial capital.
graystone.morganstanley.com
Cornerstone helps ministries, universities, foundations, and other Christian nonprofits with consulting services for investment management, planned giving, gift & estate design, and more.
cornerstonemgt.net
Ranked among the largest U.S. public accounting firms, Forvis Mazars provides an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients.
forvismazars.us
Spayside Consulting helps non‑profit financial institutions with assessment, strategy, procurement, and implementation of software & technology projects, working alongside you when going through a transition.
spaysideconsulting.com
Trinity Financial Consulting helps privately held business owners, K‑12 school corporations, and church organizations obtain the right capital, make sound financial decisions, and develop successful strategies for their business.
trinityfinancialconsulting.com
Ascensus helps more people save through partnerships with leading financial institutions and state governments. Ascensus delivers better outcomes through their expertise and purpose‑built technology.
ascensus.com
CapinCrouse has been serving churches and denomination entities for over 50 years, and it’s the largest sector of our client base. We currently work with more than 40 denomination entities and 500 churches of all sizes.
capincrouse.com
UMB Bank, n.a.’s Capital Markets Division can provide access to a comprehensive suite of solutions. From market data and robust technology platforms, to fixed income products and insightful modeling, your full-service UMB Bank experience provides support relevant to you.
Representing a sponsor/exhibitor
Employed by a church fund or foundation
Representing a third‑party organization
A contemporary downtown hotel and conference center, Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside offers an elegant setting with Asian‑inspired design elements and custom décor and chandeliers. With its small‑town charm and big‑city convenience, downtown Bellevue, Washington is a modern oasis with endless activities and cultural attractions. Nine miles from Seattle’s city center, Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside connects you to world‑class shopping, dining, entertainment and major corporate headquarters. Hotel visitors will also enjoy the natural beauty and scenery and the abundance of outdoor recreational activities nearby.
Bellevue, Washington is deeply connected to the resilient spirit of the Pacific Northwest. Appreciate the beauty and restorative power of the outdoors, embrace the anticipation and excitement of world‑changing ideas, and explore the sensory delights of fashion, art, and culturally inspired cuisine. Welcome to Bellevue, where every visitor’s on the brink of creativity, innovation, and style. Bellevue’s a destination created by futurists — where the allure of aspiration touches everyone.
DeWayne McNally has over 35 years of experience in both large corporations and in churches. DeWayne currently serves as COO for MortarStone, a provider of church generosity software, strategy and solutions. DeWayne led in multiple corporate roles in IT and software while serving in his church and city in multiple leadership roles.
God then called DeWayne to serve as an Executive Pastor of his home church, Hill Country Bible Church leading a focus on discipleship and seeing God grow the church and Kingdom impact. God provided DeWayne his dream role of leading in a software company that serves churches and the Kingdom, seeking to engage and disciple people to grow in stewardship and generosity.
Mel McGowan AICP, DBIA, LEED AP creatively leads the unique, multidisciplinary Spatial Storytelling℠ practice for Storyland Studios, which integrates master planning, conceptual development, architecture, interior and production design, graphics and wayfinding, and dimensional fabrication and installation. He combines his background in film and design with a decade‑long stint at the Walt Disney Company to create a team synergy inspired by Disney’s original Imagineers, designers, and fabricators.
Mel’s experience and portfolio includes the renewal of the Disneyland Resort, Morongo Casino, new urbanist towns, and museum and theme park work in the US, China, and Korea, as well as non‑profit cause‑oriented projects in the Americas, Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia.
Storyland Studios is a unique collection of down‑to‑earth specialists, artists, architects, strategists and problem solvers who believe in the power of story to change the world.
Storyland Studios exists to help business leaders create and connect their stories in three dimensions: strategic brand narratives, spatial environments, and interactive media. We partner with brands and fellow agencies to create environments and immersive experiences that lift the spirit.
Exhibit table only, no sponsorship
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Meet with us in Bellevue this September 15‑16 to experience a one‑of‑a‑kind opportunity to share resources and connect with peers and colleagues from a multitude of denominations.
Attend DILA as a fund representative, sponsor personnel, attorney, and more!
Rooms are available at our hotel venue, the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside.
Expand your reach, connect with DILA constituents, and make a greater impact at the conference!
