Another "position" change that some might call a "flip flop" and others might call an evolving opinion on the matter.

The financing arrangements are a departure from Mr. Obama’s policy in 2009, when he refused corporate donations altogether and capped individual contributions at $50,000.

Soliciting money on line is a big part of the planning for the inauguration

The online solicitation, sent to donors by e-mail on Friday, described the different inaugural packages, each named for a president:

Washington ($1 million from institutions and $250,000 from individuals);

Adams ($500,000 from institutions and $150,000 from individuals);

Jefferson ($250,000 from institutions and $75,000 from individuals); and

Madison ($100,000 from institutions and $10,000 from individuals).