Building Cross-Border Partnerships: A Practical Guide, 3 December 2026

3 Dec 2026
Online
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Practical tools and real stories to help you build a cross-border partnership that works. 

Thinking about working with an organisation across the border? This free webinar gives you practical, usable knowledge to build a strong cross-border partnership, whether you are just starting out or want to strengthen an existing one. 

You will get a guided tour of The Wheel and NICVA’s new Shared Purpose, Shared Island toolkit, hear real stories from organisations that have made cross-border partnerships work, and learn what funding and support is available through the Shared Island Civic Society Fund. There will also be plenty of time for your questions. 

Come away with tools, ideas and next steps you can use straight away. 

This webinar is part of the Shared Purpose project, funded by the Shared Island Civic Society Fund.  

Your speaker(s) / trainer(s)

A smiling blonde woman wearing a floral-print top and a silver necklace.
Speakers: Aoibeann Walsh InsightLink Project Manager at NICVA
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Speakers: Emma Murtagh Director of Development and Member Services

Aoibeann Walsh

Aoibeann Walsh joined the NICVA team in May 2025 as the InsightLink Project Manager. 

InsightLink is a PEACEPLUS funded project focused on connecting communities through shared knowledge. It will develop a Knowledge Data Hub for the VCSE sector, establish and manage an All-Island Alliance, and deliver collaborative engagement events within the project term 2026-2029. 

Aoibeann has worked in the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland for over 10 years and holds a PhD in Biological Sciences and a MSc in Communication. 

Emma Murtagh

Emma Murtagh is Director of Development and Member Services at The Wheel. She has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector and has secured millions of euro in funding for a wide range of projects. Emma specialises in grant funding, with particular expertise in EU programmes, and regularly supports organisations in developing funding strategies and writing successful applications. She is also a qualified trainer with a strong track record in delivering practical, results-focused training.

Location

Zoom

€0.00 3 Dec 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am