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 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:

• 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, design concepts and implementation. Jody’s history with eBay dates back to the company’s infancy in the mid 90’s where he has adapted and capitalized on the progression of eBay charity platform over time. Jody has been working with eBay for over 16 years, and helped launch their very first high-profile celebrity charity auction campaign 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.