Wan-handle
Wan-handling is a new term that I believe I invented - it is comprised of two terms:
W.A.N.
Wide Area Network - A computer network that connects a wide area or many devices (e.g. an entire building or campus) In this case, I'm using it to refer to the widest network: the internet.
Panhandle
A term used for asking for donations from the public, usually done by people experiencing difficult times.
Thus the combination of words forms a term that means: asking for donations on the internet.
While websites like kickstatrer, patreon, and other crowd funding sites are out there; I do not believe I have seen anyone use this term, or start a crowdfunding campaign wothout any real reason. I am doing both.
*If you encounter real panhandling; know that they probably need the change more than we do.