Too many new founders think that once the paperwork is filed, the nonprofit is officially "started." It's not. In this episode, I break down the dangerous gap between being legally registered and being operationally ready. We'll talk about why paperwork creates permission and what you actually need in place before donors, partners, and communities take you seriously. If you've checked all the legal boxes but still feel stuck, this episode will help you understand what comes next and how to build a real nonprofit, not just an entity on paper.