VFN is excited to welcome new to the membership in 2026, Keiter CPAs. Keiter’s mission is to “help people achieve their full potential while pursuing their purpose – at home, at work, and in the community.”
Here is a little more from Courtney Corallo, Audit Partner:
As a new Partner Member, what are you looking forward to the most? What should other VFN members know about you and/or your organization?
We’re looking forward to building and enhancing relationships with funders across Virginia and learning more about the priorities, challenges, and trends shaping philanthropic work right now. While Keiter is best known as a CPA and advisory firm, our nonprofit work goes far beyond compliance. We spend a lot of time helping organizations and foundations think through operations, governance, and sustainability.
Many of our nonprofit clients are private foundations and other funders, so joining VFN felt like a natural fit. We want to stay closely connected to what’s happening in the philanthropic community so we can support our clients more thoughtfully and effectively. Other members should know that we see ourselves as partners and listeners first. We’re here to learn, contribute where helpful, and support the important work being done across Virginia.
Tell us about a project or an area of work you’re most excited about.
One area I’m especially excited about is continuing to develop my relationship-building and business development efforts within the nonprofit and philanthropic space. For me, that work is closely tied to better service – understanding the priorities, challenges, and perspectives of funders and nonprofit leaders so we can be more thoughtful and effective partners.
Being involved in organizations like VFN allows me to listen, learn, and make meaningful connections with funders, nonprofit leaders, and other service providers. Those relationships ultimately help us better support our existing clients and collaborate more effectively with others who serve the philanthropic community.
What social media “influencers” are you following? What leaders (overall) have “influenced” your leadership style or goals?
I’m not particularly drawn to social media influencers, and I try to be intentional about how I consume information. I’ve been more influenced by mentors, colleagues, and nonprofit leaders I’ve worked with directly, especially those who approach their roles with thoughtfulness, accountability, and a genuine commitment to community impact.
Working alongside foundation boards and nonprofit leadership teams over the years has shaped how I think about leadership: it’s less about visibility and more about responsibility, listening, and follow-through, especially in complex or high-stakes environments.
How have changes over the past few years (e.g. pandemic, social change, new policies) influenced your leadership and/or grantmaking?
The past few years, from the pandemic to heightened focus on equity and accountability, have highlighted just how interconnected financial decision-making, policy, and community impact really are. Through my work with foundations and nonprofits, I’ve seen increased urgency around equity, transparency, and responsiveness, both in grantmaking and in internal operations.
These changes have influenced my leadership by reinforcing the importance of listening closely to clients and communities, questioning long-standing assumptions, and helping organizations navigate evolving expectations with clarity and care. It’s also underscored the role that strong governance and adaptable financial systems play in allowing organizations to respond meaningfully during periods of social and economic change.
What else would you like your fellow funders to know?
We’re grateful to be part of this community and approach our work with respect for the complexity and responsibility that comes with philanthropy. We’re always open to conversations, learning from others, and sharing perspectives when helpful. At the end of the day, we believe strong collaboration leads to stronger outcomes.