Yes, A Nonprofit Board of Directors Can Be Paid! Most people recognize that the vast majority of board members of charitable nonprofits are unpaid volunteers.The roundtable is intended for groups based in or serving East Contra Costa County and will continue to meet quarterly. Nonprofit board members can legally get paid, but most should not be. Learn why you should NOT pay your board. Matching local leaders ready to make a difference with nonprofits seeking new board members. We have designed two surveys to help us address this challenge. The short answer is no. The Board of Supervisors may take action which will result in the layoff of employees in a representation unit, the Labor Relations Manager shall notify the. The short answer is yes.