The responses have ranged from increased fund-raising and tighter regulations to banning inhumane horsemen from the sport.
Despite the weak box-office results, Gelb said the Met is on course to have a balanced budget this year, thanks to cost cuts and increased fund-raising, including funds for the new campaign.
"You can only reduce expenses to a certain point and retain quality, which is paramount," said Mr. Gennaro, who hopes to make up any further shortfalls through increased fund-raising.
Mr. Obama's campaign is also hoping to capitalize in the months ahead on increased fund-raising in the gay community after Mr. Obama's statement this month that he supports same-sex marriage.
Coelho was working to increase fund-raising from lobbyists and corporations, who had traditionally given more to Republicans.
He talked of raising the caliber of the students and faculty, of attracting big-name professors, and of sharply increasing fund-raising.
When the State University of New York at Geneseo surveyed its alumni three years ago as part of a plan to increase fund-raising, the initial response was heartening.
The alumni hold banquets, golf outings and decal drives to increase fund-raising, but Friday's function was personal, an opportunity to see where the money goes and to meet the beneficiaries.
Last October, he gave each museum director detailed strategic goals that would increase fund-raising by dictated percentages per year for the next three years, sharply increase the identification of potential seven-figure donors and arrange introductions of dozens of potential donors to Mr. Small.
Dr. Bugliarello increased fund-raising and enrollment and reduced faculty.
He notably increased fund-raising and enhanced the company's presence on social media.
