For government & philanthropic leaders in health, education, and workforce
Build a world-class performance management system in 90 days — and finally prove the impact your funders keep asking for.
Social Sector Hero Certification is the applied Results-Based Accountability course from Clear Impact, grounded in real stories from social sector leaders. Put just 3 of the 8 strategies to work and see a measurable improvement within one reporting period — guaranteed.
Self-paced · 7 modules · ~2–3 hours · Certificate included
Built & designed by social sector leaders
Created for the government and philanthropic leaders who fund and run programs in health, education, and workforce — by the team whose RBA methodology and software are used in all 50 states and 8 countries.
Guaranteed to move a measure
Apply at least 3 of the 8 strategies in the course and make a measurable improvement within one reporting period — or your money back.
2,000+
RBA-certified professionals worldwide
50 & 8
Used across all 50 states & 8 countries
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Real case studies — a funder behind every strategy
Trusted by leaders at
What social sector leaders say
Mark Friedman
Author, Trying Hard Is Not Good Enough; Director, Fiscal Policy Studies Institute
“Adam is one of the top leaders in the worldwide Results-Based Accountability community. He brings new insight into the crucial role funders play in measurably improving quality of life… I highly recommend it for both funders and their grantees.”
Ron Fairchild
President & CEO, Smarter Learning Group
“If you're planning for — or already on — the journey to population-level impact, this is an indispensable road map. A terrific resource, filled with practical guidance and inspiring stories.”
Anne McIntyre-Lahner
CEO, Action 2 Outcomes
“The stories and recommendations Adam shares demonstrate practical, effective approaches that will work for real people, organizations, and communities around the world.”
Built on Results-Based Accountability
The methodology popularized by Mark Friedman's Trying Hard Is Not Good Enough — made practical here. This course teaches the nuts and bolts and shows you what it looks like when you actually do it, with best practices drawn from funders across the globe.
Two ways to win — 01
Apply just 3 of the 8 practical strategies for a measurable improvement within one reporting period (guaranteed).
Two ways to win — 02
Adopt many or all of them and build a world-class performance management system in 90 days.
You don't have to fully adopt the framework to benefit. Along the way you build something bigger: a common language and a common approach your whole team and community can rally around.
This is for you if…
You're a leader looking for a new approach to making measurable change- You want practical strategies you can implement now — not more theory
- You need to prove your impact to funders, bosses, community, and elected leaders
- You want better data, better reporting, and better alignment across programs and grantees
- You're feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start — and ready to try something new
It's probably not for you if…
You're not responsible for outcomes or funding- You're looking for theory only — this course is applied
- You're not willing to implement even 3 of the 8 strategies
Your instructor
Adam Luecking
Author of Social Sector Hero and CEO of Clear Impact. Adam wrote the book as a practical guide to Results-Based Accountability — 8 strategies, each backed by two real case studies — to help government and philanthropic leaders move from good intentions to measurable results. He built it for people who believe in the power of public service, and in their own ability to make a difference. Clear Impact's tools and methods are used in all 50 states and 8 countries.
What's inside
A recorded, self-paced online course — 7 modules, about 2–3 hours total. Work through it on your schedule.
By the end, you'll be able to:
- Track the right data and choose better performance measures
- Tell the story of your impact to funders, bosses, community members, and elected leaders
- Get better data and reporting from your organization and your grantee network
- Align your programs with their intended impact — and open better dialogue with grantees
- Build a culture of continuous, measurable improvement
Across the 7 modules, the course puts the 8 core strategies from Social Sector Hero to work — each backed by a real funder who moved a real number. Start with any 3 for a measurable improvement in one reporting period, or adopt all eight and build a world-class performance management system in 90 days.
Module 1
The Social Sector Hero's Journey
Accept that good intentions aren't enough, let go of the fear that data is a weapon, and learn the shared vocabulary you'll use for the rest of the climb.
Module 2 · Strategies 1 & 2
Align Around a Common Purpose
Name the result you're really after, then keep every grantee and partner rowing toward it — from the first conversation through the whole journey.
Module 3 · Strategy 3
Less Is More
Cut through the noise. Three to five measures per program, chosen with the three questions that reveal whether anyone is actually better off.
Module 4 · Strategy 4
Outsmart the Data Troll
Break your data apart to expose the disparities that totals hide, then aim your funding at the gap that's widest.
Module 5 · Strategy 5
Consistent, Flexible, and Unified Systems
Enough consistency to compare your grantees, enough flexibility to keep their buy-in, and one shared system to hold it together.
Module 6 · Strategies 6 & 7
Turn the Curve
Find the story behind your numbers, then run the conversations that change them — dialogue that produces action instead of blame.
Module 7 · Strategy 8
Face the Truth and Keep Climbing
Report your results publicly, good and bad, and build the cycle that keeps the curve turned for good.
What you get
What's included
Value
7-module recorded online course (~2–3 hrs)
$1,500
Social Sector Hero Workbook
$150
Social Sector Hero Certificate and social media badge
$350
Total value
$2,000
Your price today
$750
Enroll now and get four bonuses free
Everything you need to turn the course into results — included at no extra cost.
The Social Sector Hero book
The full playbook in print — 8 strategies, real case studies, yours to keep.
$20FREE
1:1 completion call with Adam Luecking
A live working session to apply your 3 strategies to your actual programs.
$275FREE
Free trial of the Clear Impact Suite
Try the software used in all 50 states and 8 countries, on your own data.
$1,000FREE
Social Sector Hero of the Year eligibility
Get recognized for the measurable impact your program achieves.
Priceless…
$1,295 in bonuses + $2,000 course → $750 today
Your certification
Proof you can put in front of your board
Complete the course and earn your Social Sector Hero Certification — proof to your board, your stakeholders, and your funders that you're applying a proven methodology for measurable impact. Includes a shareable LinkedIn badge.
In 90 days, you can reach a world-class performance management system — and prove the impact that keeps and grows your funding.
Start today with a single course and a single guaranteed win.
Today: $750
One course, everything included. A single guaranteed step toward the full climb.
Backed by the guarantee
Apply 3 of the 8 strategies and make a measurable improvement within one reporting period, or your money back.
Start immediately
Includes the free book and workbook so you can begin today.
Common questions
Do I have the authority to buy this?
Most government leaders have purchasing authority under $5,000 — and this is $750, well within it. We also accept other forms of payment, and can provide an invoice or W-9 on request.
I'm not ready to fully commit to RBA.
You don't have to. Apply just 3 of the 8 strategies for a measurable win in one reporting period — then adopt the rest of the framework at your own pace, if at all.
How is this different from the RBA Professional Certification?
The RBA Professional Certification teaches the full methodology in depth. Social Sector Hero is the applied, funder-focused course — a faster, story-driven path built around 8 strategies you can put to work right away. Many leaders start here and go deeper with the full certification later.
How long do I have to complete it?
It's self-paced with lifetime access. The 7 modules run about 2–3 hours total, so most people finish in a sitting or two — then return to the workbook as they implement.