筹集 (chóu jí): to collect money; to raise funds

In order to build a new school for the children in the mountain area, the villagers donated money one after another, and in less than a month they raised 200,000 yuan.

This charity is raising funds for the reconstruction work in the earthquake-stricken area, and hopes that all sectors of society can lend a helping hand.

The company raised a large amount of funds by issuing bonds, to expand production scale and develop new products.

They plan to hold a charity dinner and invite entrepreneurs to attend, to raise tuition fees for impoverished students.

After half a year of effort, we finally raised enough money and can start repairing this ancient bridge.