This week, I'm honored to introduce Vivanista. Vivanista is a member-based, lifestyle community for charitable volunteers. I really like their practical tips as well as their emphasis in women in philanthropy. Check out their tools at Vivanista.com This top 10 list was put together by Vivanista's founder, Layne Gray, a Bay Area entrepreneur and experienced volunteer fundraiser.

by Layne Gray

When it comes to being the Chair for a charity event, it takes some creativity, hard work and above all, patience. Chairing an event usually follows no script as often the schedule is bound to change ongoing. However, there are several things to keep in mind in general when faced with the task of Chairing an event.