5 of 8 gates passed
Final logo and visual identity — board decision
BlockedBoard approval required. All prior logo iterations must be compiled and presented as a decision journey before this gate can clear.
External narrative and legal-comms sign-off
BlockedLegal and executive affairs sign-off on all external language involving independence, IRW litigation, or government scrutiny. Required before any donor, partner, press, or scholar outreach.
Budget envelope and procurement authority
In ProgressBoard approval of budget envelope. Planning envelope: Lean $907.5K / Recommended $1.82M / Accelerated $3.16M. Finance validation and vendor quotes still needed.
Final public name — IDEA confirmed
DoneFinal name selection confirmed May 11, 2026. 'IDEA' approved standalone; expansion 'Islamic Development & Empowerment in America' used strategically.
Entity path and legal name-change documentation
DoneDBA path confirmed. Entity decision required before vendor, banking, and platform updates.
Comprehensive trademark clearance, all classes
DoneFull trademark clearance across all relevant classes for IDEA name.
Domain and email transition strategy locked
DoneFinalized strategy for domain migration (idea.us, idea.org exploring) and email infrastructure transition.
Launch date lock — September 14, 2026 confirmed
DoneSeptember 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET confirmed as internal all-staff launch. External go-live is simultaneous single-moment announcement. Legal confirmed 7-day post-filing wait before proceeding publicly.