a social gathering held by members of a church at which donations were made for the support of the minister.
See also: donation party
- 1850  We are requested to intimate that a Donation Visit, in favour of the Rev. G. Goodson will be held in the Methodist Parsonage, on Monday evening, the 8th Inst.
- 1879  "Donation visits" to pastors are being reported in the country papers.