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Founded in 1993, Southerners on New Ground (SONG) is a membership-based organization that aims to build a progressive movement across the South by developing transformative models of organizing that connect race, class, culture, gender, and sexuality. Carter is one of six co-founders of SONG, along with Joan Garner, Pat Hussain, Pam McMichael, Suzanne Pharr, and Mab Segrest. Carter also served as Executive Director from 2003 to 2005.

Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) was founded in 1989 to confront ageism within communities and to build a support network for lesbians 60 and over. OLOC's 5th National Conference was held August 17-20, 2006, in Durham, North Carolina. Carter served as a member of the host committee and was primarily responsible for organizing volunteers. She was also a keynote speaker at the event.

Founded in December 2003, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering black LGBT people and fostering equality by fighting racism and homophobia. Carter is a founding board member, and as of 2013, she serves on the Leadership Advisory Council.