About Us.

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, branding, and fundraising utilizing the eBay platform, generating more than 2 billion media impressions and counting. By integrating our clients’ campaigns with social media outreach using Twitter, Facebook, blogs, viral videos, and more, Auction Cause is able to tap an even wider audience. The results are brand loyalty, nonprofit enthusiasm, and celebrity buzz – all while raising serious money for causes. Contact us for a free consultation on how we can customize an interactive campaign for you. Most of our clients come from the fields of:

• Corporate Communications
• Public Relations
• Advertising Agencies
• Celebrity Agencies or Publicists
• Nonprofits

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:​​

• Professional Web, Microsite, & Widget Design
• Auction Consulting
• Corporate Branding
• Media & Marketing
• Security & Prequalification
• Unparalleled Customer Service
• Storage & Fulfillment Services
• Chaperone and Celebrity/Winner Interaction

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

Our Team

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. ​

Jody Stange
Executive Vice President

As EVP for Auction Cause, Jody is responsible for client management, auction consulting, and design concepts and implementation. Jody’s history with eBay dates back to the company’s infancy in the 1990’s, where he has adapted and capitalized on the progression and innovation of the company over time. Jody has been working for Auction Cause for over 12 years, and just prior to that, he and Eric launched eBay's first high-profile celebrity charity auction in 2004.

The Rest of the Team
Management Staff

From brand managers, copywriters, customer service account executives, videographers, and fulfillment experts, Auction Cause has assembled the brightest and most experienced team in the industry. If you are an exceptionally skilled person with experience in public relations, media, web design, eBay sales, digital photography, social media, or application development and are interested in joining a fun, creative, and fast paced company, then we’d like to hear from you.

Contact Us

If you have questions or want to discuss your project and needs, please reach out to us. Also, be sure to visit the case studies, testimonials, and videos to learn more about what Auction Cause can do for you. Contact Us.