> they regard our organisation almost as a good cause whereas in reality it's a small business It's a not-for-profit centered on mental health - they probably

> they regard our organisation almost as a good cause whereas in reality it's a small business It's a not-for-profit centered on mental health - they probably are in it for the good cause. You are right that the governance of a non-profit can be a lot like a business, but it doesn't have to be. If you really don't like the vision the directors of a non-profit have for it, you probably should either change the vision (by getting involved at the board level) or stop volunteer there.