Go through the pile of resumes three times. First, weed out those with no fundraising experience. The second review eliminates those with very limited, or unrelated, fundraising experience. The final evaluation should give you a dozen or so candidates who are potential employees. Don't let this three-step elimination process take more than a few hours.
Board members stumble through the interview process.
If you don't know, consider inviting a fundraiser from another charitable organization to take part in the interview process. This professional will know what to ask and what answers to expect, and can provide your board members with a more thorough evaluation of the potential candidate. The better prepared your organization is prior to hiring a fundraiser, the better your chances will be of securing an individual who will generate needed philanthropic income.