ThoughtLeadership|&utm_term=|eNewsletter-Editorial-NAT(eNewsletter)|"> Auction.com chairman and co-founder Rob Friedman's philanthropic efforts toward the organization. The nonprofit will present Friedman with the Joel K. Rubenstein Award at its 50^th Annual “Gourmet Dinner” black-tie gala on Oct. 23 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, CA.

The award is presented to those who have demonstrated loyal and profound passion for BBBSOC and made a lasting and permanent impact on the organization. Friedman has been a board member of BBBSOC for 25 years and, according to and along with his firm, has made profound contributions to the organization, including a substantial donation for a new building to further extend its mentorship services.

Mentorship is important to many industry firms' training of younger employees, but it is also a large part of Auction.com's outreach to the community. “BBBSOC and Auction.com both understand the significant importance of mentorship and how it can drastically change the lives of our youth,” says Friedman. “The mentors I've had throughout my life have made a major impact on what I do today at Auction.com. With this donation, BBBSOC can give more children of all backgrounds quality mentorship to realize their potential and build their own future.”

Friedman tells GlobeSt.com, “Philantrophy has given as much to me as I've given to it. I think to have balance in your life, you have to be in service to others. Being with BBBSOC has kept me a truly happy, balanced person.”

In addition to his recent donation, Friedman has been the principal funder of the organization's “Big” recruitment campaign, which aims to find dynamic and committed male volunteers for male “Littles,” one of the largest needs of the organization. “In the 30 years that I've been blessed to call Rob my friend and business partner, I've been inspired by both his wisdom and generosity—qualities that are critical to the important work BBSSOC is doing in their mission to leave a lasting and positive impression on the children of our community,” says Jeff Frieden, CEO and co-founder of Auction.com. “I know the entire Auction.com family joins me in congratulating Rob on this well-deserved recognition, and in gratitude for the example he sets for us all every day.”

Stay tuned to GlobeSt.com for a more in-depth interview with Friedman on the role philanthropy has played in his life and for Auction.com.

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Auction.com Chair Noted for Philanthropy

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