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The fundraising machinery in support of Hillary Clintons anticipated presidential bid is churning along, with multiple events in the coming weeks aimed at smoothing her entrance into the 2016 contest.

A group of New Jersey-based Democratic fundraisers and political operatives has scheduled a dinner in Newark on Monday to gather commitments for a donation to Mrs. Clintons campaign as soon as she announces shes running, according to a person familiar with the event. About three dozen people are expected to attend. The organizers are Michael Kempner, a public relations executive, and Josh Gottheimer, who worked in Bill Clintons White House. The pair organized a similar event last month.

People understand that it will be very important for Hillary to make a significant financial statement right out of the box, said the person familiar with the effort. People want to be there to step up quickly and aggressively.

Separately, the super PAC Ready for Hillary is holding a fundraising event in Philadelphia on Dec. 2 with tickets ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, a copy of the invitation shows. Ready for Hillary is also holding a meeting of its national finance council in New York City on Friday.

Mrs. Clinton isnt a candidate yet, though she has said shell announce a decision in the new year.

Ready for Hillary has been collecting names and email addresses of Clinton supporters, compiling lists that it will eventually make available to her campaign should she jump in the race.

The event on Dec. 2 will be hosted by Leonard Barrack, a longtime Democratic fundraiser. Harold Ickes, a former Clinton White House official and a top adviser to Mrs. Clintons 2008 campaign, is listed as the special guest. Those who donate $5,000 are invited to a special VIP reception, the invitation shows.

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Fundraisers Rev Up for Possible Hillary Clinton Run