Some heavy lifting required. More than half had no fundraising experience. The individual who was eventually hired lasted only seven weeks in the position. He quit after six months. The board isn't aware of the multiple facets of a fundraising program.
Many board members are surprised to learn there's more to fundraising than special events.
There are numerous fundraising books, seminars, and consultants who can provide pertinent information to your board before you hire a fundraiser. Once your board understands the process of fundraising, it will be in a much better position to define and shape the parameters of the fundraising program. There isn't a detailed job description for the new fundraiser. It should be written down. But you don't have to start from scratch on the job description.