About

Auction Cause is the leader in cause marketing campaigns, branding, and fundraising utilizing the eBay platform, generating more than 2 billion media impressions and counting.

Established in 2004

Auction Cause is the leader in Cause Marketing campaigns for brands, celebrities, and nonprofits, with over 17 years of experience utilizing the eBay for Charity platform. With over two billion media impressions for their clients’ campaigns and numerous world record-setting sales, the team constantly innovates with mobile optimization and were the first agency to use video and audio placements within their eBay listings.  Driving traffic to eBay via broadcast & social media channels allows Auction Cause to tap into a global audience. Connecting brand loyal consumers, enthusiastic nonprofit supporters, and safe celebrity interactions have raised over $60 million for great causes. Contact us for a free evaluation or brainstorming session for your next project.  Most of our clients come from the fields of:

Our Goal

Auction Cause is uniquely positioned to leverage your brand and cause to a targeted global audience. Our extensive experience allows us to plan and execute every project in a way that exceeds our client’s expectations. After 800 campaigns and $60 million in sales on eBay, our clients gain peace of mind knowing their project will be executed to perfection. We handle every detail for your campaign, yet offer completely customized solutions for clients who already have elements of the campaign in place. Select services include:​​

It was great to work with the Auction Cause team as they provided a full service support for our charity auction. --Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson

The Founder of Auction Cause

Eric Gazin, President

Eric is the President and founder of Auction Cause and also Gazin Auctions, both of which produce high-profile brand and cause marketing online auction events. With personal management experience in over $60 million in eBay auction sales and over 100,000 listings, Eric is a sought-after writer, commentator, lecturer, and instructor on everything related to brands, celebrities, cause marketing, social media, and online auctions. ​