About WellPartners
WellPartners is a nonprofit healthcare organization providing accessible dental and vision care to uninsured and underserved individuals across the Midlands of South Carolina. Through its Dental and Eye Health clinics and community partnerships, WellPartners removes barriers to care and helps patients achieve better health outcomes and quality of life.
Board of Directors
WellPartners is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that provides fiduciary oversight, strategic guidance, and community leadership to ensure the organization fulfills its mission and remains financially sustainable, compliant, and impactful. The Board plays a critical role in supporting WellPartners’ growth, strengthening governance, and advancing access to high-quality dental and vision care for underserved communities.
Board Member Role & Expectations
Core Responsibilities
Board members are expected to:
- Uphold fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience
- Provide strategic guidance aligned with WellPartners’ mission and priorities
- Support organizational sustainability and growth
- Serve as ambassadors within professional and community networks
- Participate actively in board and committee meetings
Fundraising & Philanthropy
Board members are expected to:
- Make a personally meaningful annual financial contribution
- Support fundraising through advocacy and relationship-building
- Participate in donor cultivation as appropriate
Time Commitment
- Board term: 3 years (renewable)
- Board meetings: Quarterly
- Committee meetings: Monthly or bi-monthly
Board Committee Structure
The WellPartners Board is supported by the following standing committees:
- Executive Committee (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer) – Provides leadership between full board meetings and supports strategic decision-making and executive oversight.
- Finance & Audit Committee – Oversees financial management, budgeting, audits, internal controls, and long-term financial sustainability.
- Governance & Nominating Committee – Leads board recruitment, onboarding, governance policies, board performance, and succession planning.
- Development & Partnerships Committee – Supports fundraising strategy, donor engagement, corporate and foundation partnerships, and revenue growth.
- Programs & Clinical Quality Committee (Dental & Vision) – Provides oversight of clinical programs, quality standards, patient experience, and service delivery models.
- Community Awareness & Advocacy Committee – Strengthens community relationships, public awareness, and advocacy efforts aligned with WellPartners’ mission.
Primary Contact
For more information or to express interest:
Please contact Rod Tolbert, Executive Director, WellPartners
rtolbert@wellpartners.org | O: 803.888.1599 | C: 240.464.2787
