The Federal budget and the 2020 Census are covered in the latest edition of Nonprofit Advocacy Matters: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=932
Global Giving Trends
Good infographic that looks at some important global giving trends for 2017—children and youth is the top cause for most donors: http://givingreport.ngo/infographics.html